He distrusted his wife ever since she had refused to help him in laying a trap for the old man, and he dared not leave her long out of his sight for fear he should lose his influence over her.
Como desconfiaba de su esposa desde que se negara a ayudarle a tender una trampa al anciano baronet, no se atrevió a dejarla sola por temor a perder su influencia sobre ella.