The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 26: what you’re looking at

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THE MARRIAGE U Tash, whose nose seemed to indicate that his morning draught at the Green Dragon had been none of the weakest; the latter was his man Robin, who appeared quite astonished at finding himself inside a church, especially the most fashionable one of the West End. The ceremony was completed, and Venetia became the wife of Horace Sackville. The happy pair received the congratulations of those who belonged to the bridal party; and Sir Douglas Huntingdon, advancing with a frank affability, requested permission to offer his congratulations likewise. As for the Earl of Curzon, he remained in the pew for a few moments longer; then, suddenly prompted by some thought, he followed the baronet toward the altar. Venetia had received the congratulations of Sir Douglas Huntingdon in the same spirit in which they were evidently offered; but the moment her eyes met the looks of the Earl of Curzon, a flush of displeasure appeared upon her counte- nance. “TI congratulate you, Mrs. Sackville, upon this happy occasion,’’ he said, in a low tone and with accents that were full of a malignant irony; then, turning abruptly away, as Venetia drew herself up haughtily, he took Horace aside for an instant, muttering in his ear, ‘‘ I congratulate you also upon your marriage with one who has abandoned herself both to Leveson and the prince, and on the same evening, too.”’ He then turned away and walked out of the church, fol- lowed by Sir Douglas Huntingdon. Sackville, who was staggered for a moment, almost instantaneously recovered himself; and giving his arm to his lovely bride, he led her toward the vestry, where the register was to be signed. This ceremony being completed, the party quitted the church. Two carriages were waiting at the door to convey the company to Miss Bathurst’s residence in Stratton Street, where an elegant repast was prepared. Lady Wenlock, the Honourable George Macnamara, and Lieutenant Apsley of the Guards, who had been invited, were already there; and the usual healths were drunk. Doctor Copperas, in making a speech, observed that “ it was assuredly the hap- piest morning he had ever passed in all his life, with the one exception of the memorable and never-to-be-forgotten day on which he first had the honour of being introduced to COM (-) LOOKS (CO)