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Then he kissed her with a solemn tenderness , and Lysbet understood that he believed their parting to be a final one . She sat down , weeping , and Hyde with an authoritative motion of the head , commanding his son 's attendance , went hastily out . It was then eleven o'clock , and there was business that kept both men hurrying here and there until almost the last hour . It had been agreed that they were to meet at the City Hotel at four o'clock ; and soon after that hour General Hyde joined his son . He looked weary and sad , and began immediately to charge George concerning his mother . `` We parted with kisses and smiles this morning , '' he said ; `` and I am glad of it ; if I went back , we should both weep ; and a wet parting is not a lucky one . I leave her in your charge , George ; and when I send her word to come to England , look well to her comfort .