Harry wrote:

Hertvik claimed he used to sit at the boat dock on his boat with his
wife, but even she tired of his juvenile delinquency and wouldn't go
out
with him anymore.

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You ought to leave Hertvik's wife out of this, Harry.
Just as Smithers et al ought to leave your wife out of their shots at
you.
We've been told she has some serious illness that prevents JimH from
owning a boat.
There's no reason to pick on her. JimH is fair game, if you're so
inclined.