I was offended with
her in my heart: again she whispered something against the office, as the
doctor proceeded to give the reasons for the institution. Her levity did
not forsake her even at that solemn moment.
When the service was over, every one (Sir Charles in a solemn and most
affectionate manner) wished her happy. My Lord G---- kissed her hand
with a bent knee.
She took my hand. Ah! Lord, what have I done?--And am I married?
whispered she--And can it never be undone?--And is that the man, to whom
I am to be obedient?--Is he to be my lord and master?
Ah, Lady G----, said I, it is a solemn office. You have vowed: he has
vowed.--It is a solemn office.
Lord G---- led her to the first coach. Sir Charles led me into the same.
The people, to my great confusion, whispered. That's the bride! What a
charming couple! Sir Charles handed Miss Emily next. Lord G---- came
in: as he was entering, Harkee, friend, said Charlotte, and put out her
hand, you mistake the coach: you are not of our company.
The whole world, replied my lord, shall not now divide us: and took his
seat on the same side with Emily.
The man's a rogue, Harriet, whispered she: See! He gives himself airs
already!
This, said Lord G---- as the coach drove on, taking one hand, and eagerly
kissing it, is the hand that blessed me.
And that, said she, pushing him from her with the other, is the hand that
repulses your forwardness.
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