I told him, and where.

"Russell made any arrangements?"

"I haven't asked."

"Probably not. He'll expect to get out of the train and find a license

and a preacher on the platform. I'd better be best man, and go down

there a day before to fix things."

Well, it wasn't flattering to see him so eager to get me married. There

had been a time when I thought--However--

"Oh!" I said.

"Better do it right while you're about it," he said. "You might give me

one of your rings, and I'll order a wedding ring. Platinum or gold?"

"Platinum," I said feebly.

"Anything inside?"

"The--the date, I suppose."

"No initials or anything like that?"

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