Oh, I know, that part 'bout Saint Paul.

I hope my position is graceful—

How awkwardly Nelly Dane stood!

"Not lawfully be joined together,

Now speak"—as if any one would.

Oh, dear, now it's my turn to answer—

I do wish that Pa would stand still.

"Serve him, love, honor, and keep him"—

How sweetly he says it—I will.

Where's Pa?—there, I knew he'd forget it

When the time came to give me away—

"I, Helena, take thee—love—cherish—

And"—well, I can't help it,—"obey."

Here, Maud, take my bouquet—don't drop it—

I hope Charley's not lost the ring!

Just like him!—no—goodness, how heavy!

It's really an elegant thing.

It's a shame to kneel down in white satin—

And the flounce real old lace—but I must—

I hope that they've got a clean cushion,

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