"I'll see to it my wife shall have all she wants," he answered.
"You'll not find her extravagant; she's been well brought up," said Tom.
"Trust her father for that," said Carl.
Jane went to Nottingham with Carl Meason; she found him liberal. He bought her expensive dresses and wraps; she began to have a sense of importance.
Tom Thrush was surprised. Jane had never seemed quite so good-looking; he considered Carl Meason had secured a valuable prize.
"I'll not deny he's dealt liberally with you," said Tom; "but you're worth it."
Carl Meason was satisfied when he saw Jane dressed at her best. She was even prettier than he thought; her new clothes certainly brought out her good points to perfection. The scruples of the parson were overcome after he had talked freely with Tom and Jane. He had doubts about the wisdom of the match, but kept them to himself.
They were married in Little Trent Church and Eve Berkeley was present.
She had been much surprised when Jane told her she was to be married to
Carl Meason.
"Are you quite sure you love him, Jane?" asked Eve.
Jane was not quite sure, and said so. Eve warned her she was about to try a dangerous experiment, run considerable risk.