And , Father -- '' Something made the mother look around , and she saw her first-born ! When the commotion was over Selwyn asked why the family spoons were being rubbed up . `` For the wedding , of course , '' said Mrs. Grant , polishing her gold-bowed spectacles and deciding that there was no more time for tears and sentiment just then . `` And there , they 're not half done -- and we 'll have to dress in another hour . Bertha is no earthly use -- she is so taken up with her bridesmaid finery . '' `` Wedding ? Whose wedding ? '' demanded Selwyn , in bewilderment . `` Why , Leo 's , of course . Leo is to be married tonight . Did n't you get your invitation ? Was n't that what brought you home ? '' `` Hand me a chair , quick , '' implored Selwyn . `` Leo , are you going to commit matrimony in this headlong fashion ? Are you sure you 're grown up ? '' `` Six feet is a pretty good imitation of it , is n't it ? '' grinned Leo . `` Brace up , old fellow . It 's not so bad as it might be . She 's quite a respectable girl .
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