He was full of fear . Had Estella gone out of her mind ? Had she done anything to Vivienne ? Had she -- As he entered , the actress reeled to her feet and came to meet him . He stood and gazed at her stupidly . This could not be Vivienne , this creature reeking with brandy , uttering such foolish words ! What fiend was this in her likeness ? He grew sick at heart and brain ; she had her arms about him . He tried to push her away , but she clung closer , and her senseless laughter echoed through the room . He flung her from him with an effort and rushed out through the hall and down the road like a madman . Estella , watching him , felt that she was avenged . She was glad with a joy more pitiful than grief . Vivienne LeMar left the cottage the next day . Mrs. Bowes , suspecting some mystery , questioned Estella sharply , but could find out nothing . The girl kept her own counsel stubbornly . The interest and curiosity of the village centred around Spencer Morgan , and his case was well discussed . Gossip said that the actress had jilted him and that he was breaking his heart about it . Then came the rumour that he was going West . Estella heard it apathetically . Life seemed ended for her .
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