Poor Betty! The first man to kiss Alice was George Martin, a big, strong fellow, who gathered his brother's bride into his arms and gave her a bearish hug and a resounding kiss.

Releasing her he turned toward Lydia and Betty.
Lydia eluded him, but one of his great hands clasped around Betty's wrist.

She tried to look haughty, but with everyone laughing, and the young man's face expressive of honest fun and happiness she found it impossible.

She stood still and only turned her face a little to one side while George kissed her.

The young men now made a rush for her.