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That was all the telegram told them. "Mrs. Dain died suddenly at two-o'clock to-day. Funeral Friday." That was all. It was signed by one E. W. Phillips, and George vaguely remembered the name as that of their aunt's attorney and general business consultant there in Cleveland.
Carey was at first too shocked by the staggering news to speak or question. Then, recovering somewhat, he asked Hepsibah for particulars. Other than the contents of the telegram she had none to give him. She, herself, was grief-stricken.