The next thing she knew Maurice was saying softly, "She is asleep.

Don't wake her, Mrs.
Costello.

Good-night." And she woke just in time to catch the last glimpse of his figure as he went out.
The next day's consultation with Bella about dresses was only the first of many, in which the arrangements for the wedding were completely settled.

Lucia and Magdalen Scott were to be bridesmaids; Harry Scott and Maurice, groomsmen; and the ceremony was to take place in the house, according to a whim of the bride, who did not choose to exhibit her own and her friends' pretty dresses in the church--"a great ugly barn." Lucia had also a daily visit to Mr.Leigh to occupy her.

He was recovering from his slight attack of illness, and enjoyed her lively talk and affectionate care.