Pages 317-353 Summary

Death procrastinates in his study, hesitant to address the one lifetimer remaining on his desk. Wondering about the human need for mourning rituals, he instantly travels to Miss Flitworth's parlor. He opens each of the three chests sitting on her dresser. The two smaller ones contain her rumored gold. The third chest contains a wedding veil, white shoes, love letters and an engraved music box. Death travels instantly to the center of the universe where he consults the Supreme Being Azreal. He argues that mankind must create its own purpose and requests that Renata Flitworth be repaid the time she lent Bill Door. Azreal agrees. His "yes," written in large letters, fills an entire page. Death returns to Discworld with a small quantity of time.

Death visits a flower shop. He isn't sure what he wants to purchase, and finally agrees...