"I'd like to be flower girl again, and my dress is all ready, so that it wouldn't make any trouble or expense." "That is very thoughtful in you, little sister," laughed Lucilla.
"I am really sorry there is no time or opportunity to buy presents for Maud," remarked Violet in a regretful tone.
"Yes, it seems a pity," said Captain Raymond; "but perhaps they can be sent on to her later.

If people will marry in haste they will have to take the consequences.

I hope that in this case one of them will not be repenting at leisure." "I don't believe it will," said Violet.

"They are of the same kith and kin, and know pretty much all about each other." "Keith," said Captain Raymond, "send your plate up again; I see it is almost empty." "Thank you, no; I want to save some appetite for the later breakfast that I am told I must share with the rest of you at Pinegrove.

Our good friends there might feel hurt should I do it scant justice." "How soon do we go, papa ?" asked Grace.
"As soon after prayers as the ladies are dressed and ready." "The little girls and boys too, papa ?" asked Ned somewhat anxiously.
"Elsie and I are to go, aren't we ?" "Oh, yes, my son, and I hope will have a very pleasant time.