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May felt this while she wept , and wished she had been more patient and persevering in her love while he lived ; but such regrets were useless now , except to kindle charity . She could do nothing which would be available to make up the deficiencies of the past , but incessantly beseech Jesus Christ , through which his bitter passion and death , and the Immaculate Mother , by the union she bore , body and soul , in the unspeakable agonies of the CROSS , to grant him a speedy release from suffering probation , to eternal refreshment , and light , and peace . It was late when the funeral _ cortege _ returned to the city , and Mr. Fielding , perceiving that May was much overcome , and looked ill , declined going in , or attending to business that evening . `` I will be here at ten o'clock to-morrow morning . I know that my deceased client 's affairs are all in such order , that there will be no delay in carrying out his wishes . '' `` Just as you think best , Mr. Fielding , '' replied May , wearily . `` What say you , Miss Stillinghast ? ''