I have forgotten to buy the different coloured reels of cotton to match my clothes ! ' ` Dear , dear ! ' exclaimed the young man . ` That is unlucky ; and did n't you tell me that the dressmaker was coming in to-morrow ? ' ` Yes , I did , ' and then suddenly she gave another little scream , which had quite a different sound from the first . ` Look ! Look ! ' The bridegroom looked , and on one side of the road he saw a large ball of thread of all colours -- of all the colours , that is , of the dresses that were tied on to the back of the cart . ` Well , that is a wonderful piece of good fortune , ' cried he , as he sprang out to get it . ` One would think a fairy had put it there on purpose . ' ` Perhaps she has , ' laughed the girl , and as she spoke she seemed to hear an echo of her laughter coming from the horse , but of course that was nonsense . The dressmaker was delighted with the thread that was given her . It matched the stuffs so perfectly , and never tied itself in knots , or broke perpetually , as most thread did . She finished her work much quicker than she expected and the bride said she was to be sure to come to the church and see her in her wedding dress . There was a great crowd assembled to witness the ceremony , for the young people were immense favourites in the neighbourhood , and their parents were very rich . The doors were open , and the bride could be seen from afar , walking under the chestnut avenue . ` What a beautiful girl ! ' exclaimed the men . ` What a lovely dress ! ' whispered the women .
But just as she entered the church and took the hand XXXXX the bridegroom , who was waiting for her , a loud noise was heard .
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