It seemed almost cruel that they must ever cease.

And, after the funeral, the young men and girls who had known George, not feeling like returning that day to their ordinary thoughts and occupations, gathered at the house of one of them and passed the hours till dusk, talking tenderly of the departed, and recalling his generous traits and gracious ways.
The funeral had taken place on the day fixed for the picnic.

The latter, in consideration of the saddened temper of the young people, was put off a fortnight..