Jim Morris, Professor of Odd Jobs for the country side, made the coffin, dug the grave, and managed the funeral.
The Rev. William Wynne, the minister who had performed the fatal nuptial ceremony of the fair bride, read the funeral services over her dead body.
No one was present at the burial but Hannah Worth, Reuben Gray, the two old negroes, Dinah and Jovial, the Professor of Odd Jobs, and the officiating clergyman.
CHAPTER XIV.
OVER NORA'S GRAVE.
When the funeral ceremonies were over and the mourners were coming away from the grave, Mr. Wynne turned to them and said:
"Friends, I wish to have some conversation with Hannah Worth, if you will excuse me."
And the humble group, with the exception of Reuben Gray, took leave of Hannah and dispersed to their several homes. Reuben waited outside for the end of the parson's interview with his betrothed.
"This is a great trial to you, my poor girl; may the Lord support you under it!" said Mr. Wynne, as they entered the hut and sat down.