Sweet and pretty Alice looked in her gray linsey gown, perfectly plain and simple though it was, without an ornament or a ribbon.

Proud indeed looked her lover as he took her hand and led her up to the waiting minister.

When the whisperings had ceased the minister asked who gave this woman to be married.
Alice's father answered.
"Will you take this woman to be your wedded wife, to love, cherish and protect her all the days of her life ?" asked the minister.
"I will," answered a deep bass voice.
"Will you take this man to be your wedded husband, to love, honor and obey him all the days of your life ?" "I will," said Alice, in a low tone.
"I pronounce you man and wife.

Those whom God has joined together let no man put asunder." There was a brief prayer and the ceremony ended.

Then followed the congratulations of relatives and friends.