"Jeanie was very much admired last night," sighed Mrs. Hamilton.
"If you give leave you needn't trouble one bit. It's to be quite quiet and simple, and you'll just drive to church and half an hour will do it."
Mrs. Hamilton was torn by conflicting thoughts. Toney's generosity was splendid, but Jeanie might do better by waiting.
"Please say 'yes,' or I must telegraph to stop Wood."
"You must have your way, silly child. You always do! Oh, here's Lewis. Have you heard of Antonia's generous offer? I really doubt but——"
"Toney's quite right. They've waited long enough. By the way, I'm sorry, Aunt Delia, but I have settled to travel a little and I shan't be here. I'll give the wedding breakfast anyhow, and my blessing."
"Lewis, what do you mean?" exclaimed Miss Honoria. "Impossible!"
"You must stay," said Aunt Delia.
"Impossible!" echoed Lewis and turned away but added, "I'll look over these plans, Toney, and let you have them back."
CHAPTER XXVI.