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CHAPTER V.

‘“‘KDWARD,’” said Mr. Jasper, on the next morn-
ing, soon after he came to the store, ‘‘ Was any time
fixed for the funeral yesterday ?” |

“<I believe not.”

‘“That was an oversight. It might as well take
place to-day as to-morrow, or a week hence, if there
are no intimate friends or relatives to be thought of
or consulted. I wish you would take the forenoon
to see about this troublesome matter. The under-
taker will, of course, do every thing according to
your directions. Let there be as little expense as
possible.”

While they were yet speaking, the undertaker
came in to make inquiry as to the funeral arrange-
ments to be observed.

“Ts the coffin Yeady ?” asked Jasper, in a cold,
business manner, ly

“Tt is,” gvas the reply.

“What of the ground? Did you see to her hus-
band’s funeral ?”

“Yes. I have attended to all these matters.
Nothing remains but to fix the time, and notify the
clergyman.”

“Were you at the house this morning ?”’ asked
Jasper. “?.
“T was.” . *
‘Who did you find there ?”