Elsie, who is about the same size, as either bridesmaids or flower
girls?"

Everyone approved of that idea.

"Now, it will be in order, I suppose, to settle about the material and
colour of our dresses," remarked Lucilla.

"Perhaps it might be as well to first decide at what time of year they
are to be worn," suggested Mrs. Travilla in her gentle tones.

"Yes, mamma, but--you do not want to disappoint Will, do you? And June
is really the prettiest month in the year for a wedding, I think," said
Rose.

"None lovelier, daughter," her mother responded with a slight sigh, "but
October, my own wedding month, seems to me no less suitable."

"Why, yes, to be sure! if only Will could be satisfied to wait till
then."

"It will be hardly longer than the time he was given to understand he
must expect to wait," returned her mother pleasantly, "or than he ought
to think my Rose worth waiting for. But at all events, daughter, we must
consult with your grandpa before deciding. Have you had any talk with
him on the subject?"

"No, mamma; I preferred coming to you first, and am almost sure grandpa
will think it a matter for you to decide."