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Cecilia.’
The nurse left them alone for a few minutes, and Philip
bent down and kissed Mildred on the mouth.
‘I’m so glad it’s all over happily, darling.’
She put her thin arms round his neck.
‘You have been a brick to me, Phil dear.’
‘Now I feel that you’re mine at last. I’ve waited so long for
you, my dear.’
They heard the nurse at the door, and Philip hurriedly
got up. The nurse entered. There was a slight smile on her
lips.

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