enough-had

Updated: May 14, 2025

Susy understood that, even before the discovery of her transaction with Ellie Vanderlyn, Nick had secretly wearied, if not of his wife, at least of the life that their marriage compelled him to lead. His passion was not strong enough-had never been strong enough to outweigh his prejudices, scruples, principles, or whatever one chose to call them.

Edith Wharton - The Glimpses of the Moon