Democratic Northwest and Henry County news. [volume] (Napoleon, O. [Ohio]) 1894-1905, 1895-01-10

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"Qutck, jtidgeI We are dtscorcred"
and the ends of his suspenders were
visible at his slippered but stockingless
heels. Placing a 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 a 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'oGhers,
keep thee only unto her so long as you
both shall liver
II will, +" 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 Senor Valencia, his arms
folded across his breast and attempting
10 interference with the proceedings
The Judge continued the ceremony in
spite of the disturbance.
-"and 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 liver"
"I WILL" responded Teresa
"Then as a 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, I understand, replied the
justice.
"Go home at once, all of you. My
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 a 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, ana 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 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
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 bt
disputed that you are married. Patrick
you may CO. p"
After the servant had gone the judge
added his own signature, placed his of
fetal seal upon the document and hand
ed it to Raymer. Leaning backcomfort
ably in his chair, he said:
"I have done you service tunigh
and have asked no questions, Mr.. Ray
mer. Will you not reward me by tell
ing how this marriage came about? 1t i
scarcely possible that you have won thi
beautiful and accomplished girl in tn
brief time you have been in Albu
querque.
"You are right, sir, answered th
; lieutenant "She was not lightly won
I will tell you the story with pleasure
for you have earned right to know il
, You rescued us from the depths Of dc
spair." Then the young husband relate
i much that has been detailed in thes
pages. When he had finished, the jude
said:
, "Thank you for a delightful romancs
The brave has certainly won the fail
. And Vic has won loving mistress. B
. the way, that invaluable doggie hs
done you two bits of rare service. 1t
difficult to see how this marriage coul
have been brought about without her o
sistance. When you taught her in SAINT
d Fe to come to me with messages,
thought little Of it, but her acquaintant
r with the judge served you good tul