“Well now!” exclaimed Miss Ophelia, “only to think!”
Miss Amelia said nothing.
“And so he is really married?”
“Yes; and he has given up business.”
“He did seem in a great hurry when he last came here,” observed Amelia. “And what are you going to do?”
“I am not going to follow his example just yet,” replied Joey.
“I suppose not; but what are you going to do?” replied Ophelia.
“I shall wait here for his orders; I expect to hear from him. Whether I am to remain in this part of the country, or sell off and join him, or look out for some other business, I hardly know; I think myself I shall look out for something else; I don’t like the cutlery line and travelling for orders. How is your mamma, Miss Ophelia?”
“She is very well, and has gone to market. Well, I never did expect to hear of Mr Spikeman being married! Who is he married to, Joseph?”
“To a very beautiful young lady, daughter of Squire Mathews, with a large fortune.”