Errol and Bangs and the doctor), nevertheless, on this
festive occasion, we owvercome our natural modesty and spirit of
self-effacement (more derision) sow far as to remark that Cubbyholes (a
dig from Miss Halbert) will be ready for our occupation in the second
week of September, about which time the Bishop will make a visitation,
including the office of howly matrimony. Meanwhile the bride elect will
look forward with pleasant expectation to those precious tyings of the
nuptial knot, which will enrich her housekeeping account with liberal
marriage fees." Here the parson was compelled to stop, since one of the
indignant Miss Fanny's hands was over his mouth, and the other actively
engaged in boxing his mercenary ears. "Ony mair intentions?" cried the
Squire again, warming to his work. "Pahdon me, Misteh Chaihman, foh
rising a second time, but I am given to undehstand by Madame Du Plessis
that Maguffin, who accompanies us, has matyimonial intentions towahds
her new maid, Sophronia Ann Trelawny Tolliveh; that is all, suh." "I see
Maister Bangs has a word for the chair," said the Squire, when the
colonel ended.
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