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Her son and daughter would arrive next morning early . They waited for a moment of consciousness to tell her ; but the day went by , and in spite of oxygen and brandy it did not come . She was sinking fast ; her only movements were a tiny compression now and then of the lips , a half-opening of the eyes , and once a smile when the parrot spoke . The rally came at eight o'clock . _ Mademoiselle _ was sitting by the couch when the voice came fairly strong : `` Give my love to my dear soldiers , and take them their francs out of my purse , please . Augustine , take care of Polly . I want to see if the emerald ring fits you .