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Show MODERN WEDDING RITES. "Wilt thou take this hrown-stono front, These carriapi'd, this diamond, To be the husband of thv choice. Fast locked in the bonds of Hymen? And wilt thon leave thy home and friend To be hia loving wife. And help to spend his large income, So long as thou hadt life?" "I will!" the modest maid replies; The lovelight beaming from her eyes. "And wilt thou take this waterfall. This ostentatious pride, With all thee unpaid milliner's hills, To be thy chosen bride? And wilt thou love and cherish her While thou hast life and health, But die as soon aa possible And leave her all thy wealth V ! "I will !" the fearless mate replies ; And eager waits the nuptial ties. "Then I pronounce you man and wife ; And what I've joined forever, The next best man may disunite, And the first divorce court sever." |