"Theodosia, if you please," said Dove, with meek resignation.
At the summons of Gideon, Theodosia appeared and was united to Dove, and then Sophonisba was married to Bliss. Mrs. Foot then rushed from the back room and fondly embraced her daughters, and also her three little sons.
"There, now," said Gideon, "we are through with the business. Are the carriages at the door?" asked he of Hercules, who went out to ascertain if they had arrived.
"We will go home in the next train," said Gideon.
"Can't we go to California?" whimpered Love.
"No," said Gideon, "of course not. You must go home with your wives."
"And be happy," said Mrs. Foot.
"Hercules is going to California," said Gideon. "He can dig gold enough for the whole family."
Hercules was standing in the street before the door, when Pate and Wiggins approached him.
"Have you seen Mr. Love?" asked Pate.