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4 Phillip Dear one, there was no other way. It’s a formality, you see. I can always take it up again where I left it off. Our man in Egypt—just now—must he there. He must be on the spot, of course——

Mrs. Lattin But six months’ leave! Surely, six months’ leave——

Phillip

Means the entire winter. There, there, Little Child, it’s nothing. You must not exaggerate like this. What is my work in Egypt compared to being with you. The doctors forbid you to go out. It’s quite simple: I prefer to stay with you. My world lies in your heart. I—I can always take up the work again when—when you're

better. Mrs. Lattin

Resigned, resigned! You have actually resigned. Your career—I have broken your