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And so within a few weeks our little ladies from their observatory saw
a mighty bustle in the Wilderness； when two…horse carriages came； and
coachmen with favors； to bear away the twos who were destined to come
back one。 And they themselves in their crackling silk dresses went
across； as invited； to the big double wedding breakfast which was held in
the house of Doctor Walker。 Then there was health…drinking； and
laughter； and changing of dresses； and rice…throwing when the carriages
drove up again； and two more couples started on that journey which ends
only with life itself。
Charles Westmacott is now a flourishing ranchman in the western part
of Texas； where he and his sweet little wife are the two most popular
persons in all that county。 Of their aunt they see little； but from time to
time they see notices in the papers that there is a focus of light in Denver；
where mighty thunderbolts are being forged which will one day bring the
dominant sex upon their knees。 The Admiral and his wife still live at
number one； while Harold and Clara have taken number two； where
Doctor Walker continues to reside。 As to the business； it had been
reconstructed； and the energy and ability of the junior partner had soon
made up for all the ill that had been done by his senior。 Yet with his
sweet and refined home atmosphere he is able to realize his wish； and to
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BEYOND THE CITY
keep himself free from the sordid aims and base ambitions which drag
down the man whose business lies too exclusively in the money market of
the vast Babylon。 As he goes back every evening from the crowds of
Throgmorton Street to the tree…lined peaceful avenues of Norwood； so he
has found it possible in spirit also to do one's duties amidst the babel of the
City； and yet to live beyond it。
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