At least, they say it came, but somehow it was lost before I read it, and it can't be found.

However, it doesn't matter, and I am very glad to welcome Mr.Harris in any capacity." "Then greet me as Miss Todd's future husband," said Mr.Harris, smiling, and Mrs.Barlow gave him a hearty welcome and congratulations at the same time.
But Mr.Harris was a new problem.

Although he intended to remain only one night, yet a room must be provided for him, and poor Mrs.Barlow was at her wits' end.
But it was at her wits' end that the good lady oftenest found a way out of her difficulties, and after a glance into Mr.Harris' merry blue eyes, she felt sure she could ask him to sleep on the couch in the music-room without offending his dignity in the least.

And so it turned out that the Hurly-Burly was filled with guests, and it goes without saying that they all had a merry time.
Uncle Ted was in his element, and he provided fun for the children and entertainment for the older guests, until even languid Gertrude was stirred to enthusiasm.
It was late when they all retired, and after Mrs.Barlow had insured the comfort of her guests and her children, she lay down to rest and fell asleep at once..