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Sybil had hurried to welcome her husband--still so young, still lovely, still attractive enough for the stage; the serious illness had not cost her a single charm. Even her fair hair, which had been cut out, was now long enough for the most bewitching crop of curls, and gave a more piquant setting to her face than before.
"You are looking perfectly lovely," said he, as he embraced her with real delight. "I am so glad to be back to you."