There is some reason for a private marriage that we don't understand.

It can't be any good reason; and, daughter or no daughter, she shall lie in the bed she has made." He scowled and set his teeth as he said it.

His wife did not dare to cry any more.

May went to her mother and took her hand, while the father of the family walked rapidly up and down.
"Every thing comes at once," said he.

"Just as I am most bothered and driven down town, this infernal business of Fanny's must needs happen.
One thing I'm sure of--if it was all right it would not be a private wedding.