23, 4 SUNDAY MAGAZINE for APRIL 1905

of life, anf with a spray of blossoms. mature womanhood was in het car- The carriage came, and John Justus riage, but in her face the (lush and got into it and was driven to the sparkle of youth were only subdued, church, whence returning forthwith not faded. he brought the rector, white-robed Judge Avery proceeded solemnly, and smiling, but radiant when he saw and with suspended breath we all the soulful beauty of the bride-to-be, waited for the question. for he too lovedloved JudgeJodj Avery. "I will!" still fluttered on the '"ItIt is meet," heht- said, "that so bride's lips, when the woman spoke: gloriousious a resurrection morning\u25a0 "'I.her mother, give this woman should shine upon the resurrection to be married to John Justus," she of your love." saiil, and she took her daughter's But the Judge shook his head hand and laid it in the hand of the "For without death," he quoted, Judge. "there can be no resurrection," and 1 could see the tense faces of the he took her hand and stood before men relax, and the red, red roses of the man ofGod, and in his transcend- joy burst into bloom upon the young ent happiness he seemed a . girl's cheeks. The ceremony pro- The daughter was the bridesmaid, ceeded conventionally to its close; and the son-in-law gave the bride all nature breathed again and the away.'" air was full of lra^rance. Ipronounce you man and wife!" Then came the contusion of ex It was said, and on the instant the planations, kisses and good wishes church bell rang out so glad a peal and through i' all Ienthusiasticall' that even the mountains found a performed my part, and dappled th voice, and it seemed as if every whole company with pink and whit< beautiful living thing responded "Abaptism ofbloom," the mothe with song or motion. cried, "the presage and promise o "In praise of Him," the rector happiness."- said, "inpraise of Him who setteth Then she gave her hand to th the solitary in families." Judge, and their eyes tint aseyestha Igave them a parting baptism as have sounded each other before. they hurried into the carriage. The "1 would ii'>t have interfered,' elbow took them out of sight; but on she said. "I had counseled onlj "1 Will!" Fluttered the bride'> Lips they came into view again at the delay. My children." she led then church door and Isaw them enter. toward him, "1 am introducing you to this world niijjhthear; but gradually the fudge's voice, How eagerly Iwatched for their return! Every friend of my early days, and I want to assure to me so dear and so familiar. took lower notes, and leaf and petal was a-tremble when, as they you that in all the world there is no priest <«r magis- the woman trebled in undertones. approached, they all leaned out of the carriage trate more worthy to give to your union the sanction Listening? Why, Iwas straining every sense! to salute me. The women threw kisses to me,the men of his own unblemished name." Ididn't s!ir leaf or petal! I had clear right and lifted their hats, John Justus gallantly enough, but Then the Judge appeared very happy, so happy to their secret, forlove is my atmosphere, my my Judge with his own kindly, reverent grace. THE MAID OF MOHOR Maid of Honor always has played a con- must be punctual (unpunctuality is an unpardonable spicuous part in the lite of the court. The By offense), ami ready at least a quarter of an hour Till-:frolics of Molly Lepel and Miss Chudleigh before she is required, for a Queen never must be form part of history. d'Arblay's Memoirs, Violet Gi^evnlllle kept waiting. The most fatiguing part of a Maid with the graphic anil lively account of her life as of Honor's duties is the constant standing behind the Queen Charlotte's attendant. still amuse numerous are of any avail now. In fact, it is even said that Queen at Court receptions, at the drawing-rooms readers, while famous appetizing cakes to be found the Queen may choose her next Maid of Honor and at the Court balls and other functions. Stand- a 1Richmond preserve the memory of these lively from among women who possess of their own, ing, however, seems to become second nature to v< >ung persons. instead of restricting herself to the daughters of Court officials, who can remain on their feet without The post <>f Maid of Honor, however, has been and granddaughters of peers. any apparent fatigue much longer than any private shorn of most of its glory. In the days of Queen While in London the Maids of Honor go to the individual. Victoria the Maid of Honor led a dull and strictly Palace daily in time for luncheon, and the Queen, \u25a0 Before dinner or any large entertainment the formal existence. At one time fringes and any always thoughtful and kind to her dependents, Maids of Honor assemble in the anteroom awaiting kind of artistic coiffure were forbidden, and the has arranged for them, when not required, to bfl the Queen' appearance; when she goes forth they lady in waiting, generally an elderly woman, played dismissed at four o'clock, which is a j^reat boon to walk behind her, and attend her assiduously. The the part of chaper< >n. them, as it enables them to see their friends ami Maid of Honor generally sits with her back to the Young women were not permitted to ride out pursue their own occupations during the afternoon. horses in the carriage, and the lady in waiting alone with the men of the Court, nor to play whist Formerly they were obliged to wait in for long hours, either beside the Queen or some other woman >f except in the presence of another woman. In the on the chance of being sent for. rank on the front seat. The Maid of Honor goes latter years of Queen Victoria's reign it was the In the evening they may receive a summons by to Ascot when the Queen honors the races with ditty of the Maid ..t Honor who drove out with telephone requiring them to escort her majesty to her presence in semi-state, walking close behind her majesty to read aloud to her during the drive, the opera or elsewhere, when, according to eti- her. and in fact forms her body-guard, like the a fatiguing anil difficult task. quette, every other appointment must be put aside, bridesmaids who go in slow procession up the aisle The modern Maid of Honor's position is a pleasant the wishes constituting a the bride at her wedding. True, Queen's command. behind one. she has ceased to reside at the Palace The Maid of Honor resides at Windsor Castle Christmas is passed by the Maid of Honor in her during the Court's sojourn in London. .She has when the Court is there, and she then occupies a own home, for the Queen and always had her salary reduced from four hundred pounds charming bed-room and sitting-room of her own. spend it at Sandringham in the quiet of domestic to a year three hundred pounds (a sum most young The Queen and royal family generally eat breakfast life, and no state is kept up there. Anold-fashioned women find insufficient for their expenses). She by themselves in their own apartments, but luncheon Christmas-tree is provided, and enormous quantities does not receive the thousand pounds dowry on and dinner are partaken of with their guests, and of presents are given and exchanged at this time, her marriage which the late Queen gave her attend- the Maid of Honor is required to be present. \n when, of course, the Maid of Honor comes in for ants: but as an equivalent her duties are light and the morning she is asked to walk or ride with anyone her due share of pretty things, and also presents agreeable, and she is treated as one of the family. who wishes it, and in the afternoon she generally her with some dainty little souvenir. Queen Alexandra chooses her Maids of Honor from .hives out with some of the guests or walks on the The Maid of Honor must be a good rider, for she her friends —no among personal requests or long list terrace of the castle. She assets at the tea-table, is required constantly to accompany Vic- of anxious applicants, such as formerly were kept, and plays bridge cr chats alter dinner. She always (CcntinueJ on fjge ij)