of your Uncle Percival to think that we ought to have changed the
date of a matter so important to ourselves, simply in order that he
should be present. I am sure that on second thoughts your mother and
yourself will see the thing in this light. I must say, however, that
in one point I think you both show great judgment. It would
certainly be invidious to be married IMMEDIATELY before his arrival.
I really think that he would have some cause for complaint if we did
that. To prevent any chance of hurting his feelings, I think that it
would be far best, if your mother and you agree with me, that we
should be married upon July 7th. I see that it is a Thursday, and in
every way suitable. When I read your last letter . . . (The
remainder is unimportant.)

St. Albans, June 1st.

Dearest Frank,--I am sure that you are right in thinking that it
would be as well not to have the ceremony too near the date of Uncle
Percival's arrival in England. We should be so sorry to hurt his
feelings in any way. Mother has been down to Madame Mortimer's about
the dresses, and she thinks that everything could be hurried up so as
to be ready by July 7th. She is so obliging, and her skirts DO hang
so beautifully. O Frank, it is only a few weeks' time, and then . .
.

Woking, June 3rd.

My Own Darling Maude,--How good you are--and your mother also--in
falling in with my suggestions! Please, please don't bother your
dear self about dresses. You only want the one travelling-dress to
be married in, and the rest we can pick up as we go. I am sure that