Edith?"

Then, in the clinging dusk she dared the truth at last; to ears that
did not hear. For his thought was with the dead man. She knew it well;
yet once to tell her story--only once! Her voice rang steady, prouder
than any pride: "I have loved Greatheart. It is well with me."

"Poor little girl," he said. "Poor little girl!" The proud head sought
his breast and now her tears fell fast.

* * * * *

And far away, Charlie See rode south through the wizard twilight.
There was no singing now. For at the world's edge some must fare
alone; through all their dreams one unforgotten face--laughing, and
dear, and lost.

THE END

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:

Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors; otherwise,
every effort has been made to remain true to the author's words and
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