She marked them, first, “Return. This can’t be true.”

Then, underneath the cold official word:

“This is not really half of what occurred.”

She faced herself at last, the story runs,

And telegraphed her sister: “Come at once.

Facts out of hand. Unable overtake

Without your aid. Come back for Truth’s own sake!

Co-equal rank and powers if you agree.

They need us both, but you far more than me!

A FRIEND OF THE FAMILY