human
Ah! and
gpt
You don't say!
human
Oh, well, if you will.
gpt
Who are your ushers to be?
human
I think I will have Mr. Lite act as best man. The ushers will be Harry Mint, Mr. Mudison, Bobbie Williegilt, and Dewberry Duff. John will give an ushers' dinner for you at the Ticktock Club.
gpt
But--
human
And your bridesmaids, Pearl?
gpt
I would like to have my old school-friend, Mignonette Klapper,
human
Nonsense, said Mrs. Radigan.
gpt
Clarissa Mudison will be maid of honor, and the other bridesmaids will be Ethel Bumpschus, Marian Speechless, Pinkey Mint, and Marguerite Lamb. You see I have been expecting this and have made my plans.
human
When is the wedding to be?
gpt
In Lent, said Mrs. Radigan, untouched by the covert sarcasm.
human
Some time after we move into the new house. I want to have the wedding-breakfast there. The wedding will be in St. Edward's, and will be performed by the rector. Of course I'll have some of our Long Island clergy with the Bishop to do some blessing.
gpt
Is there nothing that I can do?
human
You can look after the police arrangements, said Mrs. Radigan.
gpt
It will take about sixty men at the church and as many at the house. Be sure and have some of the new mounted squad if possible.
human
But Sally--
gpt
That will do for the present, dear,