AUNT ZÉLIE.
The interesting events were, first, the school commencements, and, the week after, Cousin Helen's wedding.
This last, which was a grand affair, took place at her country home. The ceremony was performed on the lawn, under the big forest trees, and Bess and Louise made two charming and happy bridesmaids, quite worthy of such a lovely bride.
The ten were all invited, for Miss Hazeltine took a deep interest in the Order of the Big Front Door, and said she meant to start something of the kind in her new home. There never was such a beautiful wedding, these young people thought, and they were not alone in their opinion.
The sweet summer day, the blue sky, the trees and grass, and the gay company, all made a lasting impression on the guests.
The bride would have no formality, but moved about among her friends as if it were simply a garden party.
"Do you know what this reminds me of?" Bess asked Louise, as they sat on the grass with the other girls, waiting for the boys to bring them some ices.
"Why, Lucie Carleton's wedding, to be sure; you haven't forgotten that?" They both laughed at the recollection.
"Of course I haven't. What fun it was, and how long it is since we have played 'the Carletons'!"