Mr. Peters, when we came into the parlour, said, I once more, madam, must
wish you joy on this happy occasion. I wish every day may add to your
comforts; and may you very long rejoice in one another! for you are the
loveliest couple I ever saw joined. I told him, I was highly obliged to
his kind opinion, and good wishes; and hoped my future conduct would not
make me unworthy of them.
My good benefactor came in with Mr. Williams: So, my dear life, said he,
how do you do? A little more composed, I hope. Well, you see this is
not so dreadful an affair as you apprehended.
Sir, said Mr. Peters, very kindly, it is a very solemn circumstance; and
I love to see it so reverently and awfully entered upon. It is a most
excellent sign; for the most thoughtful beginnings make the most prudent
proceedings.
Mrs. Jewkes, of her own accord, came in with a large silver tumbler,
filled with sack, and a toast, and nutmeg, and sugar; and my master said,
That's well thought of, Mrs. Jewkes; for we have made but sorry
breakfasting. And he would make me, take some of the toast; as they all
did, and drank pretty heartily: and I drank a little, and it cheered my
heart, I thought, for an hour after.
My master took a fine diamond ring from his finger, and presented it to
Mr.
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