CHAPTER V.
"Edward," said Mr.Jasper, on the next morning, soon after he came to the store, "Was any time fixed for the funeral yesterday ?" "I believe not." "That was an oversight.

It might as well take place to-day as to-morrow, or a week hence, if there are no intimate friends or relatives to be thought of or consulted.

I wish you would take the forenoon to see about this troublesome matter.

The undertaker will, of course, do every thing according to your directions.

Let there be as little expense as possible." While they were yet speaking, the undertaker came in to make inquiry as to the funeral arrangements to be observed.
"Is the coffin ready ?" asked Jasper, in a cold, business manner.
"It is," was the reply.
"What of the ground?
Did you see to her husband's funeral ?" "Yes.