104 THE FLOWERS

emblem which all present. understood, though
no one spoke to point it out. It was laid
upon the coffin over the faded garland by the
Baronne herself, and when she had stooped

 

to kiss the pall, Madame Bulé and all her
pupils stepped forward to follow her example ;
after which the service proceeded, and the
remains of our little beloved one were con-
signed to the dust in the vault of the family
of the chateau.

I remained alone in the church when all the
congregation had withdrawn ; and it was then