In a sweeping passion she seized a glass vase from the table and flung

it upon the tiles of the hearth. She wanted to destroy something. The

crash and clatter were what she wanted to hear.

A maid, alarmed at the din of breaking glass, entered the room to

discover what was the matter.

"A vase fell upon the hearth," said Edna. "Never mind; leave it till

morning."

"Oh! you might get some of the glass in your feet, ma'am," insisted the

young woman, picking up bits of the broken vase that were scattered upon

the carpet. "And here's your ring, ma'am, under the chair."

Edna held out her hand, and taking the ring, slipped it upon her finger.




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