4/24 She waited long for her beloved Baptiste, but he never returned. He forsook his betrothed Marguerite, and plighted his troth to the fairer and richer Angele. It was, after all, only the old story. She was in despair, but suppressed her grief. Wednesday morning arrived, the eve of St.Joseph.The bridal procession passed along the village towards the church of Saint-Amans, singing the bridal song. |