THE WEASELS OF HOLM-WOOD. og

As for the good folks at Holm-wood, as soon as Mrs. Hare
discovered that her daughter had run away, she sent for her
eldest son, Jack Hare, who lived in a farm close by, and asked
him to pursue his sister and bring her back; but Jack said she
was quite old enough to know her own mind, and that he would
have nothing to do with it. When, however, the old lady learned
that her daughter was married to the rich young Marten, and not
to the poor physician, then she was greatly rejoiced, though she
confessed she could not make out why her dear child Pussy should
run away with the doctor and then marry the schoolmaster; but

she supposed it was all right.

As for Jack, when he heard that old Mr. Marten had died,
leaving great riches behind him, he, to follow the fashion, fell in
love with Grace, the only daughter of the deceased, and only
sister of Longtail. Miss Grace listened favourably to Jack’s
suit —for she was very lonely now her father was dead, and her
brother away; and as there was no papa to consult in their case,
they got married quietly at home, and asked all their neighbours
to a ball, when Jack Hare and Grace Marten (that was) led off
the polka in orand style, greatly to the admiration of all the
young folks in the island.