CHAPTER XI.

Squire Longbow in Mourning.--The Great Question.--Aunt Sonora's Opinion.--Other People's.--The Squire goes to Church.--His Appearance on that Occasion.--Aunt Graves, and her Extra Performance.--"Nux Vomica."--Anxious Mothers.--Mary Jane Arabella Swipes.--Sister Abigail.--Ike Turtle, and his Designs.--He calls on Aunt Graves.--She'll go it.--Sister Abigail's Objection.--The Squire's First Love Letter.--The Wedding.--Great Getting-up.--Turtle's Examination.--The Squire runs the Risk of "the Staterts."--Bigelow's Ceremony.--General Break-Down.--Not _very_ Drunk. 156