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His relatives telephoned to the nearest florist’s.

The ribbon must be extra wide, with Rest in Peace ob both sides, and if there was room :

We Shall Meet in Heaven.

The florist was away and his new assistant handled the job.

There was a sensation when the flowers turned up at the funeral.

The ribbon was extra wide, indeed, and on it was the inscription:

Rest in peace on both sides, and, if there is room, we shall meet in heaven.

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