In that case, Ivy would accompany him; and she thought with timid pleasure of thus renewing her friendship with Serena under brighter skies.
Two vehicles came up to the door--in one the luggage was despatched to the station; the other carried the bridegroom and his niece into Polterham.
Quarrier awaited them on his threshold, watch in hand, for he had no time to lose on the eve of nomination day.
"Come in!" he cried, joyously.

"Such weather as this is a good omen.
How do you do, Miss Glazzard?
Here is Lilian all excitement to see you; she would give her little finger to go to the wedding." They entered the house.
"Decidedly," said Denzil, turning to Lilian, "his appearance is a compliment to Miss Mumbray.

When did you see him looking so well and animated ?" Lilian coloured, and tried to speak in the same tone, but it was with difficulty that she used her voice at all.

Glazzard's departure from Polterham promised her such relief of mind that she could not face him without a sense of shame.
"Telegraph the result, if it is favourable," said Glazzard.

"You shall have an address in time for that." "If it is favourable?
Why, my dear fellow, we shall poll two to one, at the lowest computation! I've half lost my pleasure in the fight; I feel ashamed to hit out with all my strength when I make a speech--it's like pounding an invalid!" "Then I congratulate you in advance, Mrs.Quarrier.If we are long away from England, the chances are I shall have to make my next call upon you in Downing Street!" "Some day, old boy--some day!" assented Denzil, with a superb smile.
There followed much handshaking, and the visitors returned to their carriage.