looking out for some disorder which might distract the ennui that

oppressed them. On the paths of the boulevards and on the

newly-revived grass, children and dogs ran about, playing, and

the nurses sat merrily chattering on the benches. Along the

streets, still fresh and damp on the shady side, but dry in the

middle, heavy carts rumbled unceasingly, cabs rattled and

tramcars passed ringing by. The air vibrated with the pealing and

clanging of church bells, that were calling the people to attend