The brother started as he read the direction, then looked up anxiously into his sister's face.
"Mary, have you really done it?"
She bowed her head.
"And you are finally free of the engagement?"
"I am."
"And you do not repent of what you have done?"
"No."
"And you do not find it very painful?"
A wan smile was the answer.
"Dear Mary!" the brother exclaimed, turning away to hide a bright drop that started to his eye, "how shall we ever be able to repay you for all you have suffered so long and patiently?"