But though the clergyman tells you so, he is not the less anxious to be rich himself." "I particularly wish you to be one of Augusta's bridesmaids." "And I particularly wish to decline the honour; which honour has not been, and will not be, offered to me.

No, Trichy.

I will not be Augusta's bridesmaid, but--but--but--" "But what, dearest ?" "But, Trichy, when some one else is married, when the new wing has been built to a house that you know of--" "Now, Mary, hold your tongue, or you know you'll make me angry." "I do so like to see you angry.

And when that time comes, when that wedding does take place, then I will be a bridesmaid, Trichy.

Yes! even though I am not invited.