[The portière is pulled aside and Muriel returns, unaccompanied, and comes to Sophy's side swiftly.

Muriel.

[To Sophy.] Forgive me. You did it for the best. [Kissing her.] I'm sorry—

Sophy.

[Throwing her arms round Muriel's neck.] Oh! my darling—! [Muriel runs out. Sophy goes to Pollitt and drops her head upon his breast, restfully.] Ah! that's all right.

[The door-gong sounds finally.

THE END.

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