Brothers Arthur and Calhoun Conley become fathers, and Evelyn's mother, Laura Leland, who is very ill with consumption travels to Europe. Love is in the air at Ion. Rosie Travilla weds Will Croly in June, and Maude, Sidney, Lucilla and Grace act as bridesmaids. The two little Elsies - Elsie Raymond and Elsie Dinsmore - are flower girls. Long-time bachelor Dick Percival and Maud Dinsmore are married in a small ceremony at Ion, and Captain Raymond gives permission for his good friend Captain Donald Keith to seek Lucinda's hand in marriage. Recommended for ages 10 to 14.