ter in
its exquisite submission, because her general mien was so proud.

They realized they had found the greatest happiness in this world, and
with the knowledge that they had achieved their desires, after anguish
and pain, they held it next their hearts as heaven's gift.

And when they went to Montfitchet again, to spend that Christmas, the
old Duke was satisfied!

* * * * *

Now, all this happened two years ago. And on the
second anniversary of the Tancred wedding Mr. Francis
and Lady Ethelrida Markrute dined with their nephew
and niece.

And when they came to drinking healths, bowing to Zara her uncle raised
his glass and said,

"I propose a toast, that I prophesied I would, to you, my very dear
niece--the toast of four supremely happy people!"

And as they drank, the four joined hands.

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