Michael--and the two men.

They all walked slowly up the lane. Anthony could see Bartie's shoulders
hunched irritably against the rain. He could see Morrie carrying his
sodden, quivering body with care and an exaggerated sobriety. He saw
Grannie, going slowly, under the umbrella, very upright and conscious of
herself as wonderful and outlasting.

He got down and cranked up his engine.

Then he sat sternly in his car and waited, with his hands on the
steering-wheel, ready.

The engine throbbed, impatient for the start.

John came out very quickly and took his seat beside his father. And the
car went slowly towards the high road.

Uncle Morrie stood waiting for it by the gate at the top of the lane. As
it passed through he straightened himself and put up his hand in a
crapulous salute.

The young man smiled at him, saluted, and was gone

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