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CONCLUSION.
The dead was buried.

The hearse was followed by a large concourse of Dr.Humphries' friends, who were brought there by the sad tale of the trials of the Soldier's Wife.

The funeral service was read, and after the grave was closed many grouped around Alfred and offered their condolence.

He only bowed but made no reply.

The body of Ella had been previously disinterred and placed in the same grave which afterward contained her mother, and on the coffins of his wife and child Alfred Wentworth took a last look.