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In a few minutes they were joined by Alfred , who had only just returned from Belwick , and dinner was served . It was not a cheerful evening . At Adela 's request it had been decided in advance that the final leave-taking should be to-night ; she and Mutimer would drive to Agworth station together with Alfred the first thing in the morning . At ten o'clock the parting came . Letty could not speak for sobbing ; she just kissed Adela and hurried from the room . Mrs. Waltham preserved a rather frigid stateliness . ` Good-bye , my dear , ' she said , when released from her daughter 's embrace .