"Good-by," he said, looking steadily into her eyes. "Good-by. God bless you for your kindness to—to us both."
The little catch in his voice reached the girl's heart, and the tears sprang to her eyes.
"Good-by," she said hurriedly. "Good-by," and was gone.
A little way down the street she met Brown.
"Well?"
"Well, it is all over. I am thankful, too. Yes, so thankful."
"Well, I'll be—" Brown left his sentence unfinished and turned away from her impatiently.
He found Shock still sitting at the table, unspeakable misery showing in his eyes.
"Well, old chap," Brown said kindly, putting his hand upon his friend's shoulder.
"That is over, thank God!" said Shock. "I was afraid of it, but it is over now."