And without another thought she ran off into the house；
leaving him to untackle the horse。 And when he came into the
scullery； he found her there； with the little wringer fixed on
the dolly…tub； turning blissfully at the handle； and Tilly
beside her； exclaiming：
〃My word； that's a natty little thing！ That'll save you
luggin' your inside out。 That's the latest contraption； that
is。〃
And Anna turned away at the handle； with great gusto of
possession。 Then she let Tilly have a turn。
〃It fair runs by itself；〃 said Tilly； turning on and on。
〃Your clothes'll nip out on to th' line。〃
CHAPTER V
WEDDING AT THE MARSH
It was a beautiful sunny day for the wedding； a muddy earth
but a bright sky。 They had three cabs and two big closed…in
vehicles。 Everybody crowded in the parlour in excitement。 Anna
was still upstairs。 Her father kept taking a nip of brandy。 He
was handsome in his black coat and grey trousers。 His voice was
hearty but troubled。 His wife came down in dark grey silk with
lace； and a touch of peacock…blue in her bonnet。 Her little body
was very sure and definite。 Brangwen was thankful she was there；
to sustain him among all these people。
The carriages！ The Nottingham Mrs。 Brangwen； in silk brocade；
stands in the doorway saying who must go with whom。 There is a
great bustle。 The front door is opened；