Germaine, to whom her mistress and adopted mother gave a good dowry, has just married Petit-Jacques, quartermaster, lately returned from his military service.

It is hard to tell which is the happiest.  The wedding was performed with much ceremony.  The whole village was present, and amongst the various healths drunk they did not omit that of the “Curly-Haired Hen.”

Love animals, my children, be kind to them, care for them, you will certainly have your reward.

FINIS