73/117 "If you desire a mass, it will be ten francs more. Then there's the hearse, which is charged for according to the ornaments." "Oh! it's quite unnecessary to be fancy," murmured Madame Lorilleux, raising her head in a surprised and anxious manner. "We can't bring mamma to life again, can we? "I merely asked the prices to guide you. Tell me what you desire; and after lunch I will give the orders." They were talking in lowered voices. |