And sit, and keep sitting.

The groom was, as usual, a little too late

Procrastination, of all things, I hate!—

His cravat, then, was tied in a great crooked bow.

Our trunks must be packed, all ready to go—

I was no more a teacher.

Then, when in the cab, at last, ready were seated,

Lo! some one behind ran crying, o'erheated,

"You've not paid the preacher!"

Perplexities numberless, little and large,