You will understand in a moment.

Mother Church ejects the suicide from her bosom only when his act is an act of despair.

The madmen who attempt their own lives are not those who have lost all hope, and the Church does not deny them her prayers; she prays for all who are unfortunate.

Now, if it could be proved that this poor boy had acted under the influence of a high fever or of a mental disorder, if a medical man were in a position to certify that the poor fellow was not in possession of his faculties when he slew himself with his own hand, there would be no obstacle to the celebration of a religious service." Having hearkened to the words of Monsieur l'Abbe Mirabelle, Madame Doulce hastened back to the theatre.

The rehearsal of _La Grille_ was over.