Then the clergyman said: "Who gifs Worn married to this man?"

"Well, I'm doing that," said Mr. Voules in a refreshingly full voice

and looking round the church. "You see, me and Martha Larkins being

cousins--"

He was silenced by the clergyman's rapid grip directing the exchange

of hands.

Pete arf me," said the clergyman to Mr. Polly. "Take thee Mirum wed

wife--"

Take thee Mirum wed' wife," said Mr. Polly.

Have hold this day ford."

Betworse, richpoo'--"

Bet worsh, richpoo'...."

Then came Miriam's turn.

"Lego hands," said the clergyman; "got the ring? No! On the book. So!

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