The rectory family was generally popular, and everybody wished well to the daughter who was being given away.

When they were gone there was a breakfast at the rectory, and speeches were made with much volubility.

On such an occasion the rector was a great man, and Harry also shone in conspicuous rivalry with his father.

But Mr.Saul's spirit was not so well tuned to the occasion as that of the rector or his son, and when he got upon his legs, and mournfully expressed a hope that his friend Mm Fielding might be enabled to bear the trials of this life with fortitude, it was felt by them all that the speaking had better be brought to an end.
"You shouldn't laugh at him, Harry," Fanny said to her brother afterward, almost seriously.

"One man can do one thing and one another.
You can make a speech better than he can, but I don't think you could preach so good a sermon." "I declare I think you're getting fond of him, after all," said Harry.
Upon hearing this Fanny turned away with a look of great offence.