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She dressed herself from head to foot in black , and prepared for herself a heavy black veil . She had ordered from the livery stable a brougham for the occasion , thinking it wise to avoid the display of her own carriage . She breakfasted early , and then took a large glass of wine to support her . When Frank called for her at a quarter to ten , she was quite ready , and grasped his hand almost without a word . But she looked into his face with her eyes filled with tears . `` It will soon be over , '' he said . She pressed his hand , and made him a sign to show that she was ready to follow him to the door .