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`` But you know , my daughter , '' she returned , with an air of great seriousness , `` he has done so much to make these common country people understand what our position was in the city . '' * * * * * Two weeks were passed in making preparations for the wedding . And now the day was come , and that ceremony that was to unite two loving hearts for weal or woe , which was to seal their fortunes in one bond , was to be performed in the little old church , quietly and unostentatiously , by Dominie Payson , for it had been settled after some reluctance on the part of Mrs. Chapman , that the job could be done by that worthy divine , and the world think none the less of the young people . Nyack , my reader must know , was in the best of humor that day , and when it was four o'clock , appeared in a smiling face , and dressed in it 's best clothes . Chapman , I may also mention , forgot his misfortunes , and for once appeared neat and tidy , and in a happy mood . Indeed he had kissed and congratulated his daughter several times during the day . He had also unburdened his heart by telling her how happy he felt that the family had escaped disgrace in the city .