“Oh, Scott, my husband, do not turn me away; can you not forgive me?”

“Yes, Irene, I will try to forgive you.”

“And you will?” she said, starting to arise.

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“I will forgive you all the wrong you have ever done me.”

“And you will take me home again?”

“Yes.”

“Oh, Scott, I wish I had known how good you were.”

“I am very sorry for you.”

“And, Scott, will you love me again?”