Young and old were dressed in their gayest
apparel; and it was evident from the smiles that lighted up every countenance,
from the roguish looks of the younger swains, and the demure expression of
several pretty rustic maidens, that a ceremony, which never fails to interest all
classes,—a wedding,—was about to take place. “I think,” she said, “that I would rather not have anything to say about that man. Thames Darrell, I've said, is at Mr. Courtlaw. I had two offers of marriage from men
I liked very much indeed, but it never occurred to me to listen to either of them. ’
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Martha sniffed dolefully, scrubbing at her reddened eyes with a large square of
damp linen. His feet would have the firm texture of his hands. He couldn't have taken Mr. “What a fool I am!” he muttered, standing up on the hearthrug, and leaning his
elbows upon the broad mantelpiece. ‘Poor things.
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