Trina sank at his side very gracefully, setting her dress and train with a little gesture of her free hand.

The company bowed their heads, Mr.
Sieppe shutting his eyes tight.

But Mrs.Sieppe took advantage of the moment to stop crying and make furtive gestures towards Owgooste, signing him to pull down his coat.

But Owgooste gave no heed; his eyes were starting from their sockets, his chin had dropped upon his lace collar, and his head turned vaguely from side to side with a continued and maniacal motion.
All at once the ceremony was over before any one expected it.

The guests kept their positions for a moment, eyeing one another, each fearing to make the first move, not quite certain as to whether or not everything were finished.