“Andsotheblessedreliefdidcomeatlast？”
“Yes，itcameonebright，sunnymorning，justafterelection。JohnMurphywasthechoice，andthereneverwasabetter，Iamwillingtotestify;butJohnMurphycamehomewithus，inthetrainthatcametosuccorus，andlivedtomarrythewidowHarris——“
“Relictof——“
“Relictofourfirstchoice。Hemarriedher，andishappyandrespectedandprosperousyet。Ah，itwaslikeanovel，sir——itwaslikearomance。
Thisismystopping-place，sir;Imustbidyougoodby。Anytimethatyoucanmakeitconvenienttotarryadayortwowithme，Ishallbegladtohaveyou。Ilikeyou，sir;Ihaveconceivedanaffectionforyou。