The News-Herald. [volume] (Hillsboro, Highland Co., Ohio) 1886-1973, 1895-05-16

'AA'E-
"Quick, judgel We are discovered"
and the ends of his suspenders were
visible at his slippered but stockingless
heels. Placing blank upon the table
and opening prayer book at the mar
riage service, he requested the hand
some couple to stand before him, re-
marking that he should omit all but the
essential part of the ceremony.
''Do not be alarmed, my DEAR" he
said to Dona Teresa. "This is a little
irregular, but it is safe and sure, and
Philip Raymer is gentleman worthy
of you. Join hands.
''Philip, wilt thou have this woman
to thy welded wife, to live together aft
er Gods ordinance in the holy estate of
matrimony? Wilt thou love her, COM
fort her, honor and keep her in sickness
and in health, and, forsaking all others,
keep thee only unto her SO long as you
both shall live?'
II will, 7" answered the lieutenant.
"Teresa, wilt thou have this man to
thy welded husband, to live together
after Gods ordinance in the holy state
of matrimony? Wilt thou obey him,
serve him"--
At this point there came loud knock.
ing at the door, and at the window two
faces were seen, one of them that of
Sonora Valencia, who gesticulated wild
ly and called to her daughter A little
behind stood Senior Valencia, his arms
folded across his breast and attempting
no interference with the proceedings
The judge continued the ceremony in
spite of the disturbance.
land love, honor and keep him
in sickness and in health, and, forsaking
all others, keep thee only unto him SO
long as you both shall live?'
II will, responded Teresa.
''Then as justice of the supreme
court I pronounce you man and wife.
Now, Mrs. Raymer, sign that blank on
the table with your maiden name, and
we will complete it later.
The knocking at the door had ceased
and all was silent as Teresa wrote her
name and received the marital kiss
Then the judge told Patrick to open the
door. Sonora Valencia, followed closely
by her husband, entered the room, but
the latter quickly returned to the door
way and said to the alcalde, who stood
there:
"Mateo Vicentio, you are the only
person out of my own household who
has witnessed what has just taken place
in this house. Remember, you are not to
speak Of it without my permission at
any time"
Isl, senior, understand, replied the
justice.
$50 home at once, all of you. Ny
servants know what expect of them. /"
- During these remarks the mother ad-
vanced, and Teresa threw her arms about
her neck and suffered herself to be en-
veloped in blanket shawl and led into
the street. The father stood aside until
they had passed and then followed, all
three quickly disappearing in the dark
ness Victoriana, who had deposited the
memorandum pad with which she had
been charged at the judges feet before
the lighting of the lamp, now left the
corner from which she had watched the
ceremony, and going to the doorway
gazed after the departing Teresa. A
moment later she approached her mas
ter and looked questioningly into his
face.
Eyes, little one,' said Philip. "Go
with the lady and stay with her if you
choose. Col"
With a bound the dog was out of the
door and flying after her newly made
mistress.
''Let me put on some more clothing,
Mr.. Raymer, said his honor, "and I
will fill out this paper. The dressing
completed, he made out the certificate,
which Raymer signed and Patrick wit.
messed.
''Ought not there to be two wit.
nesses?' asked the young man.
"There are places for two signatures,
but you had witnesses enough at the
window to make it valid. 1t cannot be
disputed that You are married. Patrick,
you may CO.
After the servant had gone the Judge
added his own signature, placed his Of
ficial seal upon the document and hund-
ed it to Raymer. Leaning back comfort
ably in his chair, he said:
II havo done you a service tonight
and have asked no questions. Mr. Ray
mer. Will you not reward me by tell
ing how this marriage came about? 1t is
scarcely possible that you have won this
beautiful and accomplished girl in the
brief time you have been in Albu-
querque.
"You are right. sir, answered the
lieutenant. "She was not lightly won.
will tell you the story with pleasure,
for you have earned q right to know II.