DEEP SPACE NINE: "'Til Death... " - REV. 03/19/99 - ACT FOUR    48.

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	The Ferengi quickly takes in the temperature of the 
	room, then warily approaches Sisko.

					QUARK 
			Sorry to interrupt, but I have 
			something for you.

	With a hint of trepidation, he holds up the box.

					QUARK
			The...
				(how to put it?) 
			-- item you ordered.

	Sisko had forgotten all about it, and whatever it is 
	has suddenly darkened his mood even more. He takes 
	the box from Quark, stares down at it.

	He slowly OPENS the box, revealing a DIAMOND WEDDING 
	RING. The thought that he'll never put it on 
	Kasidy's finger pierces Sisko's heart.

					QUARK
				(awkwardly) 
			Terellian diamonds aren't easy to 
			come by, especially with this war 
			on. Needless to say, it was non-
			refundable.

	Sisko nods vaguely.

					SISKO
			Thanks, Quark.

	Quark nods and starts toward the door. He hesitates 
	for a moment, then turns back to face Sisko.

					QUARK 
			Seems a shame to let something so 
			beautiful go to waste...

	With a meaningful look Sisko's way, Quark EXITS. 
	Sisko stares at the diamond for a long moment, then 
	CLOSES the box.

	He moves to the window and looks out at the stars, 
	trying to reconcile himself with the decision he's 
	made. Off his conflicted countenance...

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