“Both, Palla!”

“Y––yes.”

Do you understand?

“Oh, I––I think I do. And I do love you––love you both––devotedly–––”

“You must, now.... I am going home to get some things. Then I shall go to the hospital. You can call me there until he is convalescent.”

“Will they let you stay there?”

“I have volunteered for general work. They are terribly short-handed and they are glad to have me.”

“I’ll come to-morrow,” said Palla.

“No. Wait.... Good-night, my darling.”

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