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Everything was gay and smiling in and around the home of the Merciers on that day when Alaine arrived. The door was open and there was the sound of some one singing as Alaine used to sing. "How soon one is forgotten! " she whispered to Madam van der Deen.
The goede vrouw shook her head. "That does not count. One sometimes sings to cover up a heartache."