Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-07-16
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An amusing incident occurred In oon-
nection with q recent wedding. One eve
ming, not loag before the wedding. the
gentleman upon arriving at the homo OK
his betrothed, found her in q very nervous
condition, caused by the many prepare
tions necessary for such an Important
event. says the RarerIey Magazine.
George | am 50 tired, sS.,, sns sa ~ s,gnsn ssc
ont long before it is time for me 70 walkto
the altar. am nervous as WITCH"
He smiled in a superior way.
my dear.n said he. who ever saw Q
bride that wasn't nervousg 1t Is the Gus
tomary thing NOWADAYS"
sYou are entirely mistaken" exclaimed
the bride-elect. gazing at him IN surprise.
supposed you were more sensible. one
rarely sees q bride III u, ease. ous ~
bridegroom always is. and I've no douo
you'll be more nervous tnan L..
He smiled scorntuuy.
"Ineryous?"
"fes, SIR"
Indeed. I shan't"
"Of course you WILL
"rll wager won't"
"Waeers won't brace you."
"You shall have handsome SIX dreo
IL am nervous"
She smiled sweetly.
"A bargain" said she.
60 matters stood when the eventful day
arrived, and late IN the afternoon the best
man. bent upon tour OF exploration
through the house. came upon the BRIDE
eis st alone in tho study"
beg pardon; was not aware you were
here.p ne said:
She ran to him eagerly.
Don't apologize; Pm only too glad 10
see vou."
mentous occasion"
Pm nervous, very. and I've promised
| myself not TO be-"
"Tell me all shout it.; perhaps can
help you out"
II think that George has forgotten to
! call for the ring"
/ Forgottsn?"
"Yes, He was here 10 tell me that every
thing had been done, and after he left 10
occurred to me that be had said nothing
about the wedding-ring, which was left TO
/ be marked some days ago, and for whicn
| he was 20 call to-day. DO you suppose he
! could have forgotten?"
This was asked so anxiouslv that the
gentleman paused to reflect before he an
| swered:
II had better take trip to the iewo!-
ler's and find ont, eh?"
IF you would be 80 kind2"
"pll go with pleasure. You see he has
| been very busy and -
Nervous" she interrupted, laughing.
land If you find il there don't give 1t TO
! him till he remembers"
! lie promised TO do as she wished and
| hurried away.
The strains of the wedding march filled
the grand old church AID silence fell upon
the assembly. Down the broad aisle came
the bride. calm and fair, robod IN shim-
merlng satin. with a glittering diamond
star shining amid the filmy folds of her
veil.
The bridegroom saw the flashing gems
and sudden thought paled his cheek.
His gloved hand trembled. he breathed
with difficulty, and his brow became moist.
The ceremony commenced, and his own
inaudIble replies seemed 10 make the tones
of his bride the clearer. At length the
word ring" fell upon nis ears. and lmme-
diatey no had mild chill; but O
minute after. as the heavy gold band
was placed III his hand, a look of
such relief. suci happiness, stole
over his countenance that the bride was
forced to smile. From that moment the
newly-made husband seemed to DO In u
delirium of ioy, from which he was partly
awakened as no walked out OF the church
with his wife on his arm by u voice softly
murmuring;
How exceedingly calm and composed
you were, George, dear