When I was your age

by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards

F. When?

Mr. C. A month ago. You said you would marry me.

Mr. B. A fortnight ago you promised me. You said we would be married to-day.

Mr. C. Bishop, what does this mean? Florence Evans promised to marry me, and this very day was fixed upon. And see how false she has been! She has, as you see, promised both of us, and now is going to wed this man.

Bishop. But Mr. Emerson and Miss Evans made the arrangements with me; how is it that neither of you said anything of it beforehand?

Mr. C. I forgot.

Mr. B. So did I.

[F. weeps.

Enter Annie.

A. I thought I should be too late to be your bridesmaid, but I find I am in time. But I thought you were to be married at half-past four, and it is five by the church clock.