In the prow of the gondola a young man in vermilion tights held a mandolin in his left hand, and gave his right to a girl in white satin.

A King Charles spaniel, dragging a leading-string in the shape of a huge pink sash, followed the girl.

Seven scarlet roses were scattered upon the two lowest steps, and eight floated in the water.
"Ain't that pretty, Mac ?" exclaimed Trina, turning to the dentist.
"Ma, ain't they go-wun to begin now-wow ?" whined Owgooste.

Suddenly the lights all over the house blazed up.

"Ah!" said everybody all at once.
"Ain't ut crowdut ?" murmured Mr.Sieppe.Every seat was taken; many were even standing up.
"I always like it better when there is a crowd," said Trina.