He says he MUST come to my wedding , no matter what happens to Europe . '' `` That child always idolised you , '' remarked Mrs. Rachel . `` That ` child ' is a young man of nineteen now , Mrs. Lynde . '' `` How time does fly ! '' was Mrs. Lynde 's brilliant and original response . `` Charlotta the Fourth may come with them . She sent word by Paul that she would come if her husband would let her . I wonder if she still wears those enormous blue bows , and whether her husband calls her Charlotta or Leonora . I should love to have Charlotta at my wedding . Charlotta and I were at a wedding long syne . They expect to be at Echo Lodge next week . Then there are Phil and the Reverend Jo -- '' `` It sounds awful to hear you speaking of a minister like that , Anne , '' said Mrs. Rachel severely . `` His wife calls him that . '' `` She should have more respect for his holy office , then , '' retorted Mrs. Rachel . `` I 've heard you criticise ministers pretty sharply yourself , '' teased Anne . `` Yes , but I do it reverently , '' protested Mrs. Lynde . `` You never heard me NICKNAME a minister . '' Anne smothered a smile . `` Well , there are Diana and Fred and little Fred and Small Anne Cordelia -- and Jane Andrews . I wish I could have Miss Stacey and Aunt Jamesina and Priscilla and Stella .
But Stella is in Vancouver , and Pris is in Japan , and Miss Stacey is married in California , and Aunt XXXXX has gone to India to explore her daughter 's mission field , in spite of her horror of snakes .
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