It is a beautiful child." "Yes--rather pretty," was Jasper's cold response.
"So young to be left alone in the world.

Ah, me! But these things will happen.

So, you decide to have the funeral at five this afternoon ?" "Yes; unless something that we do not now know of, interferes to prevent.

The quicker a matter like this is over the better." "True.

Very well." "You will see to every thing ?" "Certainly; that is my business.