She replied with the utmost self-poise to the congratulations which she received after the ceremony.

There was an informal reception in the church vestry.

Cake and ice-cream and coffee were served, and Ida and Harry and Maria stood together.

Ida had her arm around Maria most of the time, but Maria felt as if it were an arm of wood which encircled her.

She heard Ida Slome addressed as Mrs.Edgham, and she wanted to jerk herself away and run.