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“Yes—” and then Mrs. Selden broke down and sobbed.

Yet in a moment another outbreak seemed imminent, and Barham feeling he could stand no more, and thinking he had done his duty, rose and left the room.

“Do all you can for her, Claudine,” he said, “and if she gets violent, call up the doctor. I can do no more. But I will get a gown and send down for Mrs. Barham. No, don’t come, I’ll find it. Stay with Madame Selden.”

And at last Andrew Barham closed the door upon the haven of his own room, alone.