The necessary legal delay would permit the ceremony to be performed on that day fortnight.

Isabel might then accompany him on his journey, and spend a brilliant honeymoon at the foreign Court.

She at once refused, not only to accept his proposal, but even to take it into consideration.

While Miss Pink dwelt eloquently on the shortness of the notice, Miss Pink's niece based her resolution on far more important grounds.

Hardyman had not yet announced the contemplated marriage to his parents and friends; and Isabel was determined not to become his wife until she could be first assured of a courteous and tolerant reception by the family--if she could hope for no warmer welcome at their hands.
Hardyman was not a man who yielded easily, even in trifles.