He was a long time finding it , and when he did he went softly to the door . With his hand on the knob , he paused and looked back . `` Good-bye , Miss Rangely , '' he said softly . But Katherine , whose face was buried in the cushions of the lounge , did not hear him and when she looked up he was gone . * * * * * Katharine felt that life was stale , flat and unprofitable when she alighted at Riverton station in the dusk of the next evening . She was not expected until a later train and there was no one to meet her . She walked drearily through the streets to her boarding house and entered her room unannounced . Edith , who was lying on the bed , sprang up with a surprised greeting . It was too dark to be sure , but Katherine had an uncomfortable suspicion that her friend had been crying , and her heart quaked guiltily . Could Edith have suspected anything ? `` Why , we did n't think you 'd be up till the 8:30 train , and Ned and I were going to meet you . '' `` I found I could catch an earlier train , so I took it , '' said Katherine , as she dropped listlessly into a chair . `` I am tired to death and I have such a headache . I ca n't see anyone tonight , not even Ned . '' `` You poor dear , '' said Edith sympathetically , beginning a search for the cologne . `` Lie down on the bed and I 'll bathe your poor head . Did you have a good time at Harbour Hill ? And how did you leave Sid ? Did he say anything about coming up ? '' `` Oh , he was quite well , '' said Katherine wearily .
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