After lunch He dictated some letters.

When He had rested He walked in the garden and had a talk with the gardener.

In the evening He gave His blessing and counsel to a loved and faithful servant of the household who had been married that day, and afterwards He attended the usual meeting of the friends in His own salon.

Less that three days later, about 1:30 A.M.on Monday, November 28, He passed away so peacefully that, to the two daughters watching by His bedside, it seemed as if He had gone quietly to sleep.
The sad news soon spread throughout the town and was flashed over the wires to all parts of the world.

The next morning (Tuesday, November 29) the funeral took place: ...