"It spoils the effect because this is hundreds of years before Mrs.Lynde was born.

Jane, you arrange this.

It's silly for Elaine to be talking when she's dead." Jane rose to the occasion.

Cloth of gold for coverlet there was none, but an old piano scarf of yellow Japanese crepe was an excellent substitute.

A white lily was not obtainable just then, but the effect of a tall blue iris placed in one of Anne's folded hands was all that could be desired.
"Now, she's all ready," said Jane.