She and Katy shared the same room, and waked almost at the same moment.

It was early still; but the sisters felt bright and rested and ready for work, so they rose at once.
They dressed in silence, after a little whispered rejoicing over the beautiful morning, and in silence took their Bibles and sat down side by side to read the daily portion which was their habit.

Then hand in hand they stole downstairs, disturbing nobody, softly opened doors and windows, carried bowls and jars out on the porch, and proceeded to arrange a great basket full of roses which had been brought the night before, and set in the dew-cool shade of the willows to keep fresh.
Before breakfast all the house had put on festal airs.

Summer had come early to Burnet that year; every garden was in bud and blossom, and every one who had flowers had sent their best to grace Katy's wedding.

The whole world seemed full of delicious smells.