“Yes; it’s over,” said Lovibond.

Jenny sighed; Lovibond sighed; they looked at each other and sighed together.

“And these good people have no further use for us,” said Jenny.

“None,” said Lovibond.

“Then I suppose we’ve no further use for each other?” moaned Jenny.

“Eh?” said Lovibond.

“Tut!” said Jenny, and she swung aside.

“Mona, sweet Mona,
I love but thee, sweet Mona.’

“There’s only one thing I regret,” said Lovibond, inclining his head toward Jenny’s averted face.

“And pray, what’s that?” said Jenny, without turning about.