Chapman, that the job could be done by that worthy divine,
and the world think none the less of the young people.
Nyack, my reader must know, was in the best of humor that day, and when
it was four o'clock, appeared in a smiling face, and dressed in it's
best clothes. Chapman, I may also mention, forgot his misfortunes, and
for once appeared neat and tidy, and in a happy mood. Indeed he had
kissed and congratulated his daughter several times during the day. He
had also unburdened his heart by telling her how happy he felt that the
family had escaped disgrace in the city. He had, indeed, something to be
thankful for, since Gusher had been taken back to New Orleans, tried,
convicted of his crimes, and sent for two years at hard labor in the
penitentiary.
Mrs. Chapman, remembering that such events did not occur every day,
resolved not to be outdone by any of them. She was sure a little display
would not be wasted; and had spent four hours "getting herself elegant."
She had more than half a suspicion that there would be some New York
people present, and it would not do to be outshone by them in
magnificence of toilet.
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