The two little bridesmaids wore dresses of white cashmere, also made with high neck and long sleeves, and trimmed with white satin. They carried large white woolen wraps, to be worn in the carriage.
Mrs. Force wore a rich purple velvet dress, with a bonnet to match, and an India shawl.
Miss Meeke wore a dark brown silk, and brown velvet jacket and hat.
The gentlemen appeared, and the carriages were announced almost at the same moment.
“Have you had foot-warmers put in the ladies’ coach?” inquired Mr. Force of the servant in attendance.
“Yes, sah, an’ in all ob ’em,” the man replied.
“Come, my dear,” the father said, taking the white fur cloak from the waiting woman and wrapping it carefully around his daughter before leading her out.
Col. Anglesea gave his arm to Mrs. Force, and Le to Miss Meeke, while the two little girls followed arm in arm.
Three carriages were drawn up before the house.
The bride-elect, with her father and mother, occupied the first; the two young bridesmaids, with their governess, the second; and the bridegroom, with his groomsman, the third.