Mrs. Emptage.

Claude, come to the gate. Give me your arm, Alec——

[The talk ceases. John is alone. After a pause he goes out into the garden and stands looking off towards the left, as if watching the departing carriage. Olive enters slowly and sadly; she sits upon the settee, covering her eyes with her hand. John re-enters the room. Seeing Olive, he remains where he is for a moment or two irresolutely; then he comes down to her, sits beside her and takes her hand.

THE END.

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