There was the vicar's brother, who was a barrister, and his wife.

Then there were two sisters of Mrs.Moore, who were both very rich.

One was an old maid, and one was married to a dean--she brought her husband.

'You see,' said Violetta's mamma to the curate, 'our relatives are all either law or clergy.' There were very grand preparations made for the dinner, and Mrs.Higgs, the wife of the verger, came to the curate's rooms the day before and took away his best clothes, that she might see they were well brushed for the occasion.

She did up his collar and wristbands herself, and gave them a fine gloss.