Such had been Anna’s outspoken objection to the trip to Europe. But her secret objection was that it would take her too far and keep her too long from her beloved and venerable grandfather. So at last it had been settled to the satisfaction of all parties that they should make a tour of the Northern cities. And now they had gone.
But the wedding guests remained. The music and the dancing were kept up without flagging until the sun set, and the darkness and dampness of the night had come on.
Then the two self-appointed “marshals of the day” took upon themselves to pay and discharge the brass band.
The company soon followed the musicians, and old Lyon Hall was once more left to peace and quietness.
CHAPTER X.
GENERAL LYON’S CONSOLATION.
In this dim world of clouding cares
We rarely know till wildered eyes
See white wings lessening up the skies
The angels with us unawares!—Massett.
After the last guests were gone, the house was very quiet.