TASK DEFINITION: Given a text, write a compressed version of it in a single sentence.
PROBLEM: Though the happy day is some months away, Prudie sends best wishes and congratulations to the young couple and tranquil thoughts to both sets of parents.

SOLUTION: Though the happy day is months away, Prudie sends congratulations to the young couple.

PROBLEM: ""Dictionary definitions are not always helpful to the court, and slavish adherence to these should be avoided if the result is to frustrate the intention of the legislation," he said."

SOLUTION: He said that dictionary definitions are not always helpful, and using them should be avoided if it frustrates the legislation.

PROBLEM: "Having heard about this strange case of linguistic behavior, I visited the good doctor in his office and conducted an interview."

SOLUTION:
I heard about this strange case of linguistic behavior, then visited a doctor for an interview.