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232 a harshness characteristic of her in emotion. Teresa listened gravely, turning her muff in her hands. Her narrow eyes were coolly observant.

Basil came back and announced the cab, and Mrs. Perry nodded and said:

"Thank you. I'll send for my dress to-day. Don't bother to come down."

She advanced to shake hands with Teresa. "Good-bye—I haven't seen you for so long—I'm sorry—you're looking a little ill, aren't you? I'm awfully sorry. I shall be leaving directly for Florida, else I would come to see you. Good-bye—I hope we shall meet next fall, and you'll get strong and well meantime"

"Thank you—good-bye," Teresa said indifferently. She had risen—their eyes met on a level. … Mrs. Perry turned quickly and went out.