It was a very peculiar case." "I should hope so," said the boy,--"the uncommoner the better.

In fact, I shouldn't call it a wedding at all.

It seemed more like taking a first degree in widowhood." "Ralph," said Mrs.Cliff, "that is horrible.

Don't you ever say anything like that again.

I hope you are not going to distress your sister with such remarks." "You need not say anything about Edna!" he exclaimed.