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Great men have discovered wonderful remedies for it , but still it kills . Kalmon got one of the great men , who was his friend , and they did what they could . A nursing sister came and was installed . Marcello was summoned away soon after noon by an official person , who brought a carriage and said that Corbario was now conscious and able to speak , and that it was absolutely necessary that Marcello should be confronted with him , as he might not live another day . It was easier to go than it would have been if Regina had been conscious , but even so it was very hard . The nun and Teresa stayed with her . -LSB- Illustration : `` SHE SAT THERE LIKE A FIGURE OF GRIEF OUTLINED IN BLACK AGAINST THE MOONLIGHT ON THE GREAT WALL . '' -RSB-