ot better ever since it has all been
settled. Everybody seems pleased, and I am sure no one can be better
pleased than I am. Only Lady Horsingham says, "Kate will _never_
settle." I think I know better. I think I shall make none the worse a
wife because I can walk, and ride, and get up early, and stand all
weathers, and love the simple, wholesome, natural pleasures of the
country. John thinks so too, and that is all I need care about.

I have such a charming trousseau, though I am ashamed to say I take
very little pleasure in looking at it. But kind, thoughtful Cousin
John has presented Brilliant with an entirely new set of clothing; and
I think my horse seems almost more delighted with his finery than his
mistress is with hers. My Cousin and I ride together every day. Dear
me, how delightful it is to think that I shall always be as happy as I
am now!

THE END.

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