" At Candlemas it was customary, writes Herrick, to replace the Christmas evergreens with sprigs of box, which were kept up till Easter Eve: "Down with the rosemary and bays, Down with the mistletoe, Instead of holly now upraise

We must consultmustn't we?for them both?' Timidly, her eyes upraised to the vigorous old face beside her, Eugénie held out her delicate hand.