Readers are never sure of exactly what Patrick tells Mary, but we do know that it is quite upsetting to her. It is generally assumed that Patrick tells Mary that he wants a divorce or that he is leaving her. Either way, readers can be fairly certain that the marriage is over.
His comment about it being a bad time sends the message that he actually believes that there might be a good time to...
Readers are never sure of exactly what Patrick tells Mary, but we do know that it is quite upsetting to her. It is generally assumed that Patrick tells Mary that he wants a divorce or that he is leaving her. Either way, readers can be fairly certain that the marriage is over.
His comment about it being a bad time sends the message that he actually believes that there might be a good time to share this kind of news with his wife; however, that is not exactly what he means by "bad time."
Mary is pregnant, and she is going to have the baby in the next few months.
Her skin—for this was her sixth month with child—had acquired a wonderful translucent quality, the mouth was soft, and the eyes, with their new placid look, seemed larger and darker than before.
Patrick's comment is referring to her pregnancy and their nearly arrived child. Patrick is not only leaving Mary. His absence not only affects Mary, but his actions now leave a child without a father figure. Yes, Patrick's timing is absolutely terrible.
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