"
There was a moment of suspense, and all eyes were fixed upon the parents
so dramatically apprised of their son's marriage. The Hon. Nathaniel
cleared his throat, and advancing slowly, took Alice's hand in his and
said, "It gives me great pleasure to welcome as a daughter one so highly
favored by nature with intellectual powers and such marked endowments
for a famous literary career. I am confident that the reputation of our
family will gain rather than lose by such an alliance."
"He thinks her books are going to sell," remarked Leopold to his wife.
Mrs. Nathaniel Adams Sawyer took Alice's hand in hers and kissed her
upon the cheek. "You will always be welcome, my daughter, at our home. I
know we shall learn to love you in time."
It was Florence's turn now. Like her mother, she took her new sister's
hand and gave her a society kiss on the cheek. Then she spoke: "As
mother said, I know I shall learn to love you, sister, in time."
A slight form dashed through the front parlor door, and throwing her
arms about Alice's neck, gave her a hearty kiss upon the lips.
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