Part 26 (1/2)
”Of course you may, you dear girl,” said Marion, looking up. ”You may come in and find the happiest woman in the world. Don't look surprised.
Roswell and I are young lovers, and we are laying plans for our honeymoon. I don't deserve my happiness, but I have just discovered that I have the best husband in the world.”
Florence ran to Marion's side and kissed her. ”Let me share your joy,”
she said.
That evening Harold Wainwright dined at the Sandersons, and four happy people seated themselves at the little, round table. The candles shed the same cheerful light upon the white linen and the glistening plate, and Francois moved from place to place with his wonted precision; but the fire of love had kindled on the hearth, and in that home a new life had begun.
THE END.
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ALEXIA.
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