"I am afraid I have not done you justice," she said.

"Will you forgive me and shake hands ?" Miss Jethro rose, and drew back.

"Look at the light!" she exclaimed.
The candle was all burned out.

Emily still offered her hand--and still Miss Jethro refused to see it.
"There is just light enough left," she said, "to show me my way to the door.

Good-night--and good-by." Emily caught at her dress, and stopped her.