TheProphetlowedhishead，andmetaphorically，threwupthesponge。
\"LadyJulia，\"saidMrs。Merillia，inasoftvoicethatslightlytrembled，\"letusgoupstairs。\"
Thetwooldladiesbowedwithtearfuldignity，andretiredwithasortofgentlemajestythatcuttheProphettotheheart。
\"Onemoment，ifyouplease！\"hesaidtohisguests。
Andhedartedoutoftheroomandleapedupthestairs。HefoundMrs。