Old Hyams did not _spiel_, because he could not afford to, and Hannah Jacobs because she did not care to.

These and a few other guests left early.
But the family party stayed late.

On a warm green table, under a cheerful gas light, with brandy and whiskey and sweets and fruit to hand, with no trains or busses to catch, what wonder if the light-hearted assembly played far into the new day?
Meanwhile the Redeemed Son slept peacefully in his crib with his legs curled up, and his little fists clenched beneath the coverlet..