about two o'clock
At length the all-important ceremony came to a close ; the necessary entries and signatures were made in the vestry , to which the wedding party followed the bishop ; and then Mr. Titmouse , taking HIS WIFE 'S arm within his own , led her out to the private door , where stood waiting for them the earl 's chariot . He handed her into it , and popped in after her -- a little crowd standing round to catch a glimpse of the distinguished bride and bridegroom ; and they drove rapidly homeward . He sat in one corner , and she in the other ; each so occupied with their own thoughts , that they uttered scarcely two words all the way . A splendid _ déjeuner à la fourchette _ was prepared , and a very brilliant party attended to pay their respects to the bride and bridegroom , and the Earl of Dreddlington ; and about two o'clock the Lady Cecilia withdrew to prepare for her journey , which was to Poppleton Hall , her father 's residence in Hertfordshire , where they were to spend their honeymoon . She had never shown so much emotion in her life as when she parted with Miss Macspleuchan and her bridemaids -- being several times on the verge of hysterics . Mr. Titmouse 's travelling-chariot -- a dashing chocolate-colored one , with four horses -- stood at the door , her Ladyship 's maid and his valet seated in the rumble . Some hundred people stood round to see the `` Happy , happy , happy pair , '' set off on their journey of happiness .