But,
then, one can lay it down as an axiom that the people who work for
pleasure are the hardest-working people in the world; and, as it is that
for which society labors, this scene is but another proof that they get
very much fatigued over their pursuit of happiness and enjoyment,
considering that they hunt for it in packs, and entirely exclude the
most delicious intoxicant known--usually called oxygen--from their list
of supplies from the caterer. Certainly this particular group did look
exhausted far beyond the speech-making point. But this, too, was a
deception. These limp-looking individuals had only remained in this
drawing-room for the sole purpose of "talking it over," and Mr. Pierce
had no walk-over before him.
Mr. Pierce cleared his throat and remarked: "The development of marriage
customs and ceremonies from primeval days is one of the most curious
and--"
"What a lovely wedding it has been!" said Dorothy, heaving a sigh of
fatigue and pleasure combined.
"Wasn't it!" went up a chorus from the whole party, except Mr.
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