Matrimony is certainly a great change in life.

One is astonished not to find a notable alteration in one's friend, even if he or she have been only wedded a week.

In the instance of Dr.and Mrs.Riccabocca the change was peculiarly visible.

To speak first of the lady, as in chivalry bound, Mrs.Riccabocca had entirely renounced that melancholy which had characterized Miss Jemima; she became even sprightly and gay, and looked all the better and prettier for the alteration.

She did not scruple to confess honestly to Mrs.Dale that she was now of opinion that the world was very far from approaching its end.