"I am sorry your brother is not here, Mr. Hubbard."
"He went to New York, on business, last night," said the groom.
"I hope you will have a pleasant trip to Boston," continued Mr.
Wyllys.
"Thank you for the wish, sir," interposed the bride, "but we determined last evening to go to Niagara, as we have both been to Boston already."
'We shall hear of you at New Orleans, yet,' thought Harry.
Refreshments were brought in, and everybody, of course, received their usual share of the wedding-cake.
"You see I have set you an excellent example," said the bride to
Mrs. Creighton and Elinor.
"We must hope that these ladies will soon follow it," said Mr.
Ellsworth, with a glance at Elinor.
"Shall we thank him, Miss Wyllys?" said Mrs. Creighton. "It was kindly meant, I dare say."
Mr. Wyllys, who was standing near them, smiled.