It was not until they were on their way to Corey Hill some time later that Mrs. Hartwell turned with the question:

“Cyril is to be married in church, I suppose?”

“No. They both preferred a home wedding.”

“Oh, what a pity! Church weddings are so attractive!”

“To those who like them,” amended Billy in spite of herself.

“To every one, I think,” corrected Mrs. Hartwell, positively.

Billy laughed. She was beginning to discern that it did not do much harm—nor much good—to disagree with her guest.

“It's in the evening, then, of course?” pursued Mrs. Hartwell.

“No; at noon.”

“Oh, how could you let them?”