"Things is a deal changed since my days, for sure," said Mrs.
Goodenough. "So, perhaps, I'm no judge. When I was married first, him
and me went in a postchaise to his father's house, a matter of twenty
mile off at the outside; and sate down to as good a supper amongst
his friends and relations as you'd wish to see. And that was my first
wedding jaunt. My second was when I better knowed my worth as a
bride, and thought that now or never I must see London. But I were
reckoned a very extravagant sort of a body to go so far, and spend
my money, though Harry had left me uncommon well off. But now young
folks go off to Paris, and think nothing of the cost: and it's well
if wilful waste don't make woeful want before they die. But I'm
thankful somewhat is being done for Miss Molly's chances, as I said
afore. It's not quite what I should have liked to have done for my
Annabella though. But times are changed, as I said just now."