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MARIA had collapsed in his arms and he revived her. Presently they departed in an amazing medley of vehemence and denunciation. Angelo stood at the open door and watched them until they had disappeared into the room which was Maria's.
There was crisis here. Tony's attitude had changed a little--just a little, but sufficient for the keen--witted Italian to realize that the transition from Minn Lee to Maria would be accompanied by other transitions more violent and final.