14/16 Think of our daughter being Mrs. There would be people enough at that reception to make light of the name. Yes, Mr.Chapman, you might as well have her married to a Mr.Straddlebug. It's so very vulgar, my dear." "As to that," replied Chapman, "the world is a great vulgarity, and only puts on politeness for appearance sake. The young man might have his name changed, or he might add something to it to soften it. |