arrangements for the grand affair of the morrow--then, the last one of
those selected to take part in the ceremony having arrived, they went
through their rehearsal; so that even the little flower girls might be
perfect in their parts, knowing just how and when to enter the room,
where to stand and what to do.

They were greatly interested and very anxious to do all in the best
possible manner, that no one might be mortified by their failure and led
to regret that they had been chosen to perform that particular part.
They succeeded admirably, and were delighted with the praise freely
bestowed upon them by one and another of the onlookers, including the
guests and the members of the different families present.

When all seemed perfect in their parts, which no one found very
difficult, some simple refreshments were served, and presently after
Captain Raymond and his family departed for Woodburn, Captain Donald
Keith and Dr. Dick Percival accompanying them.

It was something of a disappointment to both these gentlemen that, very
shortly after arriving there, Captain Raymond advised his daughters to
retire, in order that they might feel entirely rested and refreshed
before entering upon the exciting pleasures and fatigues of the coming
day.

"I know it is the best plan for me, papa," returned Grace in cheerful
tones, and began her good-nights at once.

"For me too, since I want all the beauty sleep I can get in preparation
for to-morrow," laughed Lucilla, "though of course it is by no means so
necessary for the bride's attendants as for herself."