The fact that the letter was already written only made
the serpent-tooth of Joshua's intimate knowledge cut the deeper.
CHAPTER TWENTY-FIVE - GRAND FINALE
She has it all made up for him to marry her, and she is certainly
as happy as she is and he is themselves. She is making plans at a
great rate and she has consented to have her wedding here because
she wants to be there herself. The day is set for Thanksgiving and
the Lord be with us for everything has got to be just so and she
is no more good at helping now that he's come. They are all going
back to New York as soon as possible after it's over and I hope to
be forgiven for stating plainly that it will be the happiest day'
of my life.
Respectfully,
L. COOKE.
Upon receipt of this astounding news Arethusa took the train and flew to
the scene where such momentous happenings were piling up on one another.
Her arrival was unexpected and the changes which she found ensued and
ensuing were of a nature bewildering in the extreme. Aunt Mary had quit
her regime of soup and sleep and was not only more energetically vigorous
as to mind than ever, but strengthening daily as to bodily force. It might
have been the excitement, for Burnett was there, Clover was _en route_,
and Mitchell was expected within twenty-four hours. Other great changes
were visible everywhere.
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