Still, the little tailoress was surprised at the heartiness of their congratulations, and often melted to tears by the presents she received from the great number of families for whom, every year, she had worked.

No engagement had occurred in Sevenoaks for a long time that created so much interest, and enlisted so many sympathies.

They hoped she would be very happy.

They would be exceedingly sorry to lose her.

Nobody could ever take her place.