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CHAPTER XXXV"LET THE PIPER COME""A ^^ so> " sa^ ^* ss Cornelia, " tne double wed-JL\. dingis to be sometime about the middle ofthis month."There was a faint chillin the air of the early Septemberevening,so Anne had lighted her ever readyfire of driftwood in the big living room, and she andMiss Cornelia basked in its fairy flicker."It is so delightful especially in regard to Mr.Meredith and Rosemary," said Anne. "I'm as happyin the thought of it, as I was when I was getting marriedmyself. I felt exactly like a bride again lastevening when I was up on the hill seeing Rosemary'strousseau.""They tell me her things are fine enough for aprincess," said Susan from a shadowy corner whereshe was cuddling her brown boy. "I have been in-to see them also and I intend some eve-vited upning. I understand that Rosemaryto gois to wear whitesilk and a veil, but Ellen is to be married in navy blue.I have no doubt, Mrs. Dr. dear, that that isverysensible of her, but for my own part I have alwaysfelt that if I were ever married I would prefer thewhite and the veil,as being more bride-like."337