Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1896-02-04

"Hush. hush, my boy" replied the
grave voice Of the judge II understand
the whole matter. No better fortune
could happen to such estimable young
people than to be made husband and
wife. It is match / fully approve. Let
me make myself presentable.
The Judge retired to his bedroom. par
TALLY closed the door and lighted a
lamp By the light Raymer saw that
the curtains of the windows Of the room
in which he and Teresa were standing,
and which looked upon the street, were
raised and the lower half Of the sashos
open. He lowered the sashes, and in
pulling down the shades exerted so much
strength that he totally wrecked the fix
lures Of one and left il ruin on the
floor. Returning 10 the side Of his com.
panion, he saw the face Of the Alcalde
Vicentio appear for an instant at the
curtainless window. peer eagerly in and
disappear.
Quick, judge! We are discovered"
exclaimed Raymer, greatly excited "A
man looked in nc tho window and ran
awayr'
The Judge was heard to open an inner
door and call:
Patrick Patrickr'
"Sor!" replied sleepy voice.
"Get into your clothes quickly and
come here. want you as witness
Don't stop to dress fully"
"Yes, yer honor. III be there in q
jihy."
The judge appeared an instant after
ward, accompanied by stalwart Irish
serving man in his shirt sleeves. Bene-
dict wore dilapidated dressing gown,
and the ends of his suspenders We're
visible at his slippered but stockingless
heels. Placing blank upon the table
and opening prayer book at the mar
riagc 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 little
irregular, but it is safe and sure, I'D
Philip Raymer is gentleman worthy
Of you. Join hands.
philip, wilt thou have this woman
to thy welded wife, to live together aft
or 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" answered the lieutenant
Teresa, wilt thou have this man to
thy welded husband, 10 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 mt the door, and ut the window two
faces were seen, ono of them that Of
Sonora Valencia who gesticulated wild
IL and called 10 her daughter y 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.
-"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"
II will, responded Teresa
Then rs q justice Of the supreme
court | pronounce you man and wife.
Now. Mr.. Raymor sign that blank on
the table with your maiden name, and
we will complete it later. +"
The knocking at the door had ceased
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 10 the door
way and said 10 the alcalde, who stood
there:
"Mateo Vicentio, you are the only
person ont 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, senos | understand, replied the
Justice
$50 home at once, all OF you. My
servants know what | expect Of them. "
During these remarks the mother ad-
yanced, and Teresa threw her arms about
her neck and suffered herself TO be en
yeloped 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. Coz
With a bound the dog was out of the
icor and flying after her newly made
mistress.
Let me put on some more clothing,
Nr. Raymer, said his honor, land |
will fill out this paper. " The dressing
completed, he made out the certificate,
which Raymer signed and Patrick wit
messed
"Ought not there 10 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. Ii cannot be
disputed that you are married. Patrick,
you may go. "
After the servant had gone the judge
added his own signature, placed his Of
fetal seal upon the document and hand
oil il 10 Raymer. Leaning back comfort
ably in his chair, he said:
II have done you 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. F"
"You are right, sir," answered the
lieutenant. "She was not lightly won.
l will tell you the story with pleasure,
for you have earned right to know it.
You rescued us from the depths OF de-
spair." (" Then the young husband related
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