"We will walk up and you shall tell us the news as we go, for I see you
have some," said the young lady, in her friendly manner, when Mrs. Moss
had given her welcome and paid her respects to the gentleman, who shook
hands in a way that convinced her he was indeed what Thorny called him,
"regularly jolly," though he was a minister.
That being exactly what she came for, the good woman told her tidings as
rapidly as possible, and the new-comers were so glad to hear of Ben's
happiness they made very light of Bab's bonfire, though it had come near
burning their house down.
"We wont say a word about it, for every one must be happy to-day," said
Mr. George, so kindly that Mrs. Moss felt a load taken off her heart at
once.
"Bab was always teasing me for fire-works, but I guess she has had
enough for the present." laughed Thorny, who was gallantly escorting
Bab's mother up the avenue.
"Every one is so kind! Teacher was out with the children to cheer us as
we passed, and here you all are making things pretty for me," said Miss
Celia, smiling with tears in her eyes, as they drew near the great gate,
which certainly did present an animated if not an imposing appearance.
Ronda and Katy stood on one side, all in their best, bobbing delighted
courtesies; Mr. Brown, half hidden behind the gate on the other side,
was keeping Sancho erect, so that he might present arms promptly when
the bride appeared.
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