M.le Cure was there with a clean white collar, and with his best hat.

Madame Voss had changed her gown, and appeared in her own little room before her husband returned almost in her Sunday apparel.

She had said a doubtful word to Marie, suggesting a clean ribbon, or an altered frill.

Marie had replied only by a look.

She would not have changed a pin for Urmand's coming, had all Granpere come round her to tell her that it was needful.