Laya flew to New York and found Shulamith emaciated and panhandling, carrying a bag holding a hammer and an unopened can of food.

Before Louise had risen on the following morning Laura entered her bedroom and handed her an unopened cablegram.

Then she sat down on her bed, the unopened packet by her side, and strove to realize it all.

A dull, sick feeling of dread overcame me as I stood irresolute, holding the unopened letter in my hand.