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Ireland to-morrow morning early, and thou shalt hear from me soon. [Exit by the way he entered. If they should meet without, and they may do so!—But that must not be. (Calling in a loud voice.) Dungarren, Dungarren! art thou still within hearing?

I cannot speak to thee in so loud a voice; come down to me here. O Robert Kennedy! look not on me thus! I meant to thank you for your friendly forbearance, but now I have no utterance: I cannot speak to you when you so look upon me.

Silence is best where words were vain and worthless.

You deserve thanks, whether you accept them or not.