This happened several times over the next few
weeks. Eventually the bell girl realised that next time they met in the park she
would have to explain herself even though it might mean losing her dearly
beloved friend. However, much to her surprise, when she had finished her story,
the lady leaned across and kissed her gently. Naturally the bell girl could
hardly contain herself and she knew that any moment they would hear the loud,
discordant clanging which she had tried so long to suppress.
