As in truth every wedding boasts of the time-honored
conventionalities, toasts and speeches, that of "Sunnybank" formed
no exception, and we will not weary you with the endless list of
compliments and amount-to-nothing-in-the-end talk which is current
at such times.
It was only when the hour for departure had arrived that a sense of
loneliness crept over Marguerite.
The elegant presents had been inspected, luncheon served, and the
bride, attired in a superb travelling costume, stood in the doorway
awaiting the carriage.
Montague Arnold wears all the necessary smiles that are expected of
him, and as he takes his place beside his bride a new responsibility
dawns upon him.
A large number of the party accompany the newly-wedded pair to the
Fairville Station, and Marguerite is assigned to Mr. Lawson and
Cousin Jennie.
The latter is cheerful and witty and strives, under cover of her
remarks, to divert her cousin from the sadness that is common to
such occasions.
Phillip Lawson sees with gratitude the girl's kindness and thanks
her in a way that is tenfold more valued than the counterfeit
everyday thanks passed around in common life. If the young barrister
could have seen the true state of Cousin Jennie's feelings towards
him he would have fallen on his knees and thanked God for such a
friend.
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