Oh! my dear, if you will be content with what I can give you, let us be married soon and go to India for the rest of the winter." * * * * * The Pere Anselme noticed that his only congregation from the Chateau consisted of Mr.Cloudwater and Madame Imogen; and he thanked the good God--as he sent up a fervent prayer for the absentees' happiness.
"It means that they two are near heaven, and that consolation will come to the disconsolate one, since all four remain at home," he told himself.

This was a denouement worthy of Christmas Day, and of far more value in his eyes than the two pairs' mere presence in his church.
"The ways of the good God are marvellous," he mused, as he went to his vestry, "and it is fitting that youth should find its mate.

We grieve and wring our hearts--and nothing is final--and while there is life there is hope--that love may bloom again.

Peace be with them.".