at sense of loneliness.

"Good-by, my dear boy," he said, grasping Duvall's hand in both of his,
as he stood beside the door of the automobile which was to take the
happy pair to the railway station. "When you settle down upon that
little farm in your own country, and raise the chickens, and the pigs,
and, may I also venture to hope"--he smiled meaningly at Grace--"the
children, do not forget your old friend Lefevre."

Duvall pressed his hand, while Grace hid her blushes in the darkness of
the cab.

"I shall never forget, _monsieur_, that to you I owe the possession of
the sweetest and best wife in the world. We shall meet again, I promise
you."

"Good! I shall hold you to the promise, _mon ami_. And if you do not
keep it"--he pointed his finger impressively at the pair in the cab--"I
shall send for you to assist me in the next difficult case which puzzles
me, and _voila_! The thing is done. You would not _dare_ to fail me,
should I call upon you for assistance."

He took Grace's hand and kissed it with old time courtliness, then
slapped Duvall upon the shoulder.

"Go now, my children. If you stay longer I shall be unable to restrain
my tears."

As the automobile turned the corner below, its occupants saw the old
gentleman still standing on the sidewalk, gazing after them and waving
his handkerchief in farewell.

"Dear old Lefevre," said Duvall, as he drew Grace to him and kissed her.

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