"
There was silence. Then Rupert added, "And yet some people tried to make
us believe that there is no hell."
Rachel, even, forgot to ask further questions regarding the identity of
the woman with hazel eyes and auburn hair, for just then Henrik and
Marie appeared. With them was another woman, and the three were so
preoccupied that they were oblivious to all others.
"You are too late for the meeting," said Rupert.
"I did intend to get there in time," replied Henrik, "but don't you see
who is here?"
Rupert did not recognize the woman who stood by Marie with arms about
each other, but Signe cried in joyous greeting, "Clara, Clara, is that
you?"
"This is Clara," said Marie to Rupert, "she who came to Henrik after I
left him,--who helped him so much, and who was so good to my children.
She has just come, and has brought us much good news from them. I am so
glad." Marie's arm drew tight around the newcomer as she kissed her
cheek.
"I, also, am glad to welcome you," said Rupert.
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