And whatever he
did, he did with the view of accomplishing what he thought to be right
for other people. Between him and his God I cannot judge, but he
believed in an Almighty One, and certainly went forth to meet him
without a fear in his heart."
CHAPTER LIX.
JOE THOROUGHBUNG'S WEDDING.
While some men die others are marrying. While the funeral dirge was
pealing sadly at Tretton, the joyful marriage-bells were ringing both at
Buntingford and Buston. Joe Thoroughbung, dressed all in his best, was
about to carry off Molly Annesley to Rome previous to settling down to a
comfortable life of hunting and brewing in his native town. Miss
Thoroughbung sent her compliments to Mrs. Annesley. Would her brother be
there? She thought it probable that Mr. Prosper would not be glad to see
her. She longed to substitute "Peter" for Mr. Prosper, but abstained. In
such case she would deny herself the pleasure of "seeing Joe turned
off." Then there was an embassy sent to the Hall. The two younger girls
went with the object of inviting Uncle Prosper, but with a desire at
their hearts that Uncle Prosper might not come. "I presume the family at
Buntingford will be represented?" Uncle Prosper had asked. "Somebody
will come, I suppose," said Fanny.
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