“I wonder what the fifth wheel’s name is?” said Kate.
“I know,” said Louie Fields—“Mary Ann Stubbs!”
“Not really?” This was said by three girls at once with great emphasis.
“Yes, truly. Mrs. Abbott said so.”
“Then I know she is common as dirt,” said Delia, solemnly.
Lily groaned.
“Ah, girls, I am a-weary, a-weary, I would that I were wed; for I saw my fate in Mrs. Abbott’s eyes. As sure as you’re alive I shall be made to ‘mother’ Miss Stubbs!
“O, sweet Mary Ann,
I’m under the ban;
Fate links us together