s not much better; but she is such a sweet little sinner, that--in
short, I don't want her to reform. I am in a state of indescribable
beatitude, of course--only two days wedded--and immersed in the
joys of _la lune de miel_. Forsyth--you know Forsyth, of
"Ours"--was my aider and abettor, accompanied by Mrs. F. He made a
runaway match himself, and is always on hand to help
fellow-sufferers; on the ground, I suppose, that misery loves
company.

To-morrow we sail in the Amphitrite for Southampton. It won't do to
linger, for my papa-in-law is a dead shot. When I see you, I'll
tell you all about it. Until then, adieu and _au revoir_.

Reginald Stanford.

[Mrs. Reginald Stanford to Grace Danton.]

Quebec, May 18.

Dear Mamma Grace:--I suppose, before this, you have heard
the awful news that my Darling Reginald and I got married. Wouldn't
I like to see you as you read this? Don't I know that virtuous
scowl of yours so well, my precious mamma-in-law? Oh, you dear old
prude, it's so nice to be married, and Reginald is an angel! I love
him so much, and I am so happy; I never was half so happy in my
life.

I suppose Madame Leblanc sent you the full, true, and particular
account of my going on. Poor old soul! What a rare fright she must
have got when she found out I was missing. And Virginie, too.
Virginie was so jealous to think I was going to be married before
her, as if I would ever have married that insipid Jules. How I wish
my darling Reginald had his fortune; but fortune or no fortune, I
love him with all my heart, and am going to be just as happy as the
day is long.

I dare-say Kate is furious, and saying all kinds of hard things
about me. It is not fair if she is. I could not help Reginald's
liking me better than her, and I should have died if I had not got
him. There! I feel very sorry for her, though; I know how I should
feel if I lost him, and I dare say she feels almost as bad. Let her
take Jules. Poor Jules, I expect he will break his heart, and I
shall be shocked and disappointed if he does not. Let her take him.
He is rich and good-looking; and all those lovely wedding-clothes
will not go to waste. Ah! how sorry I am to leave them behind; but
it can't be helped. We are off to-morrow for England. I shall not
feel safe u