I—I went to her room—to tell her I was sorry for something I had said to her. And I was sorry—I was sorry. I heard the fall. I—I've seen her. It's horrible.
Drummle.
She—she has——!
Ellean.
Killed—herself? Yes—yes. So everybody will say. But I know—I helped to kill her. If I had only been merciful!
[She faints upon the ottoman. He pauses for a moment irresolutely—then he goes to the door, opens it, and stands looking out.
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