“Goodbye. I hope I’ve removed all your troubles?”

“O, yes, thank you. I know what to do now, Mr. Carter.”

“Always send for me if you’re in any trouble. I have some exp—”

“Goodbye, Mr. Carter.”

“Goodbye, Lady Mickleham. And remember that Archie, like you—”

“Yes, yes; I know. Must you go?”

“I’m afraid I must. I’ve enjoyed our talk so—”

“There’s Archie’s step.”

I left the room. On the stairs I met Archie. I shook hands sympathetically. I was sorry for Archie. But in great causes the individual cannot be considered. I had done my duty to my sex.

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