I wish we had never known Dogtown--only common people marry in that way in New York.

Never bring Dogtown into the house again, my darling." "Have it all your own way, my dear," Chapman would conclude, knowing there was nothing for him to do but surrender submissively.
St.Paul's Church was to be decorated with flowers, for the young people were to be married there, surrounded by gay and admiring friends, who were to make the picture bright and sunny with their smiles and congratulations.

And there was to be a grand reception and a sumptuous supper at the house; and the happiness of bride and bridegroom was to be drunk in sparkling wine; and music and dancing was to animate the soul and add charms to their joy-dream.
Mrs.Chapman, I may add here, had a great weakness for distinctions.

She had cards printed in gold, in blue, and in red.

Such as received cards printed in gold were to consider themselves particularly honored.