But the death Simeon did not understand at all.

Those who came to make the last arrangements excited him to fury.

Adelaide had to lock him in her dressing room until the funeral was over.

When she released him, he flew to the room where he had been accustomed to sit with his great and good friend.

No Hiram! He ran from room to room, chattering wildly, made the tour of gardens and outbuildings, returned to the room in which his quest had started.