But as evening drew on we began to feel a sneaking interest in the details of the funeral . As Dan said , the thing should be done properly , since Paddy was no common cat . The Story Girl selected the spot for the grave , in a little corner behind the cherry copse , where early violets enskied the grass in spring , and we boys dug the grave , making it `` soft and narrow , '' as the heroine of the old ballad wanted hers made . Sara Ray , who managed to come in time after all , and Felicity stood and watched us , but Cecily and the Story Girl kept far aloof . `` This time last night you never thought you 'd be digging Pat 's grave to-night , '' sighed Felicity . `` We little k-know what a day will bring forth , '' sobbed Sara . `` I 've heard the minister say that and it is true . '' `` Of course it 's true . It 's in the Bible ; but I do n't think you should repeat it in connection with a cat , '' said Felicity dubiously . When all was in readiness the Story Girl brought her pet through the orchard where he had so often frisked and prowled . No useless coffin enclosed his breast but he reposed in a neat cardboard box . `` I wonder if it would be right to say ` ashes to ashes and dust to dust , ' '' said Peter . `` No , it would n't , '' averred Felicity . `` It would be real wicked . '' `` I think we ought to sing a hymn , anyway , '' asseverated Sara Ray . `` Well , we might do that , if it is n't a very religious one , '' conceded Felicity . `` How would ` Pull for the shore , sailor , pull for the shore , ' do ? '' asked Cecily . `` That never seemed to me a very religious hymn . '' `` But it does n't seem very appropriate to a funeral occasion either , '' said Felicity .
`` I think ` Lead , kindly light , ' would be ever so much more suitable , '' suggested Sara Ray , `` and it is kind XXXXX soothing and melancholy too . ''
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