The Age of Innocence

glad to escape the usual \"bridal suite\" in a Philadelphia or Baltimore hotel, had accepted with an equal alacrity.

May was enchanted at the idea of going to the country, and childishly amused at the vain efforts of the eight bridesmaids to discover where their mysterious retreat was situated. It was thought \"very English\" to have a country-house lent to one, and the fact gave a last touch of distinction to what was generally


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glad to escape the usual \"bridal suite\" in a Philadelphia or Baltimore hotel, had accepted with an equal alacrity.

May was enchanted at the idea of going to the country, and childishly amused at the vain efforts of the eight bridesmaids to discover where their mysterious retreat was situated. It was thought \"very English\" to have a country-house lent to one, and the fact gave a last touch of distinction to what was generally


671 of 1313