She waited a moment and then finished it for him.
"I'll answer your question, if that's what you mean," she said.

"And the answer is no.

All things considered, I guess that's best." "But Emeline, I--I--" "Good-by, Seth." "Sha'n't I," desperately, "sha'n't I see you again ?" "I expect to be around here for another day or so.

But I can't see anythin' to be gained by our meetin'.

Good-by." Taking her letter and those addressed to Miss Graham from the table she went out of the kitchen.