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298 A SOCIAL METEOR. becoming their importance; they were followed by such of the townspeople as had been honored by invitations, the guests from New York who had come by special train, and the party from High Park. | Peter Persuade, faultlessly attired as usual, came rocking up the aisle escorting Mrs. Clarke, who was resplendent in jetted lace and diamonds. Mrs. Templeton, smiling and gay, entered with Pierre Persuade, a handsome young fellow in cadet uniform, while her grumpy old husband was assigned to Mrs. Wheatley. At last every eye was turned toward the door, and the bride entered leaning upon the arm of her Uncle Henry. Very fair and sweet she appeared, in her shimmering satin and old lace. She was enveloped in tulle from head to foot, and as she laid her hand in that of her future husband she looked more like an angel than a woman, the country people declared. Just as the newly married couple turned to come down the altar steps, the setting sun, which had been hidden in the clouds all day, burst forth in all his glory, shining full upon Georgie’s face, which was considered by the simple folks, an ex- cellent augury for the future. The house party was a small but merry one, and the congratulations and good wishes bestowed upon Mr. and Mrs. Grant were very hearty. EORNICE OO) S (E@)