(Celia advances L. of table R. and takes card.)

Celia. "Colonel Smith." But there wasn't any--I mean (Sits in chair.) Colonel Vavasour, I am a little overwhelmed.

Smith. (Sympathetically) I was afraid you would be.

Celia. (Staring at card) Colonel Smith!

Smith. I bring to you his last dying message.

Celia. You--knew--him!

Smith. (Comes to her) Turn that card over and read the last words written by his failing hand.

(Celia turns card over.)

Celia. "Good-bye."

Smith. Yes. (Sniffs. Very sadly) "Good-bye."