Question

Why did Ellen’s mother ‘fret’ and her father ‘fume’?

Answer 1

While her mother did fret, and her father did fume,

While her mother did fret, and her father did fume,and also the bridegroom stood to support his bonnet and plume; and

• thus stately his form, then pretty her face, That ne'er a hall such a galliard did grace;
• whereas her mother did fret, and her father did fume, and also the bridegroom stood dangling his bonnet and plume; and
• also, the bride-maidens whispered, “’ were better by far to possess matched our fair cousin with young Lochinvar.”
• The try danced and enraptured the whole crowd. Lochinvar’s stature and also strength complemented Ellen’s poise and grace.
• the entire hall sparkled with their starlit presence. Ellen’s mother was anxious, her father angered and also the groom helpless and humiliated.
• they may not do something to drive a wedge between the reunited lovers.
• The bridesmaids were enchanted by the proper match of Ellen and Lochinvar as they swooned across the floor.

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