When he ceased he still bent over the body, gazing intently at it.

Even when he had exhausted the subject, and turned to go, he changed his mind, and looked again for a while.

Then he stood erect, apparently nerved and refreshed, and left the room with a firm step.

The woman was waiting outside.

Seeing that he was less distressed than when he entered, she said: "I hope you are satisfied, sir!" "Delighted! Charmed! The arrangements are extremely pretty and tasteful.
Most consolatory." And he gave her half a sovereign.
"I thank you, sir," she said, dropping a curtsey.