Ballad of the Sad Cafe and Other Stories Lies and Deceit Quotes

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Quote #10

He felt that his secretary had divined the trouble long ago and that she pitied him. He suffered a moment of rebellion against his fate; he hated his wife. (Domestic.73)

This is in the last moments before the end of "Domestic Dilemma." It kind of seems like Martin may hate his wife not just because she's an alcoholic, but because she's lying to him, and ruining his rep at work.