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`` That will do for the present , and I can get at it in a moment . '' The wedding went off as such things generally do . The church was crowded , the girls of the village school lined the path from the gate to the church door , and strewed flowers as the bridal party arrived ; and as they drove off to Greendale tenants of both estates , collected in the churchyard , cheered them heartily . There was a large gathering at breakfast , but at last the toasts were all drunk , and the awkward time of waiting over , and at three o'clock Major Mallett and his wife drove off amidst the cheers of the crowd assembled to see them start . `` Thank God that is all over , '' Frank said heartily as they passed out through the lodge gates . At half-past eight Captain Hawkins was standing at the landing stage in a furious passion . `` Where can that fellow Jackson have got to ? ''