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It was the night of the great ball and all the actors in the drama were dressed and in position. Charlotte and Philip were receiving many kindly words of welcome, and Emily was blushing like a rose under the congratulations, kisses and presents, compliments and chaffing showered upon her.
-"Sure now, Miss Emily, if ye don't announce this night who is the lucky young feller, we'll have to be sendin' home for one of the princes of the blood, " said Terence McHaffety who, having been invited to the wedding, albeit at the last moment, could not be shut out from the birthday party.