They can't be expected to----" "We can do without bridesmaids," replied Bent, laying his hand on Lettie's arm.

"If your father really feels that he's got to have the rest and the change he spoke of, and wants us to be married first, why, then----" "But there's nothing to prevent you having a rest and a change now, father," said Lettie.

"Why not?
I don't like my arrangements to be altered--I had planned everything out so carefully.

When we did fix on next spring, Windle, I had only just time as it was!" "Pooh!" said Bent.

"We could get married the day after tomorrow if we wanted! Bridesmaids--gowns--all that sort of tomfoolery, what does it matter ?" "It isn't tomfoolery," retorted Lettie.