they gave me up years ago, when I had no use for the life they mapped out for me. I have nothing to inherit there. It would go to my older brother, anyway. I may follow my own inclination — thank God! And as for it’s being irregular — on the contrary — we are distinguished enough to have a bishop perform the ceremony. That will be considered a great thing at home — when they do come to hear of it.”

“But it is very sudden, Doctor; I suppose that’s why I said irregular.” Betty Towers paused a moment with a little frown, then laughed outright. “Does Cassandra know she is to be married to-day?”

“She learned the fact yesterday — incidentally — bless her! and her only objection was a most feminine one.