Then, with a strong triumphant sweep, he sounded A.
The four open strings of the 'cello had given forth their full sweetness and power.
"Helen, oh, Helen!" said Ronnie.
Then he looked up, and saw Aubrey Treherne.
He laughed, rather unsteadily.

"I thought I was at home," he said.

"For the moment it seemed as if I must be at home.

I was experiencing the purest joy I have known since I left Helen.

What do you think of my 'cello, man?
Isn't it wonderful ?" "It is very wonderful," said Aubrey Treherne.