He released her, only to snatch her to him again when both were on their feet. He held her close. “You’ve got to answer, you know. Do we leave England——” “Oh, yes. All right, all right! but haven’t you forgotten something?” He felt laughter shake her body. “Forgotten something?” he said. “No, don’t think so.” She drew his face down to hers. “Don’t we get married at all?” she whispered. “Hell!” said Anthony. “I’d forgotten that. Damn it! That means we can’t go until Monday.” They heard footsteps outside. Lucia wriggled free, her face flaming. The door burst open. “Here we are!” said Deacon, enormous in the doorway. “The return of Crippen. Most affectin’!” He advanced into the room. “First: Gethryn, thank you.” He stretched out a big hand and crushed Anthony’s. Dora, entering in a rush, fell upon her sister. “Loo! Loo!” she cried, “we’re going to be married! Soon!” Lucia clutched at her and began to laugh. “Why, darling,” she said, “I believe I am too.” 3 In town, Spencer Hastings and his betrothed were discussing details. “Of course,” said Hastings, “A. R. Gethryn for best man?” Margaret patted his cheek. “It wouldn’t surprise me, little man,” she said, “if we found he wasn’t eligible.” The End Transcriber’s Notes This transcription follows the text of the edition published by The Dial Press in 1925/1926. However, the following alterations have been made to correct what are believed to be unambiguous errors in the text: * “houeshold” has been changed to “household” (Chapter III). * “nineeteen” has been changed to “nineteen” (Chapter V). * “Hasting’s” has been changed to “Hastings’s” (Chapter VIII). * “typwritten” has been changed to “typewritten” (Chapter XVII). * “errudite” has been changed to “erudite” (Chapter XVII). * “sayiyng” has been changed to “saying” (Chapter XVII). Finally, two occurrences of unpaired quote marks have been restored.