_What the Father says._--Which side must I stand on when I give her
away?
_What the Mother says._--I am sure the ices will be late for the
breakfast.
_What the Sister says._--I flatter myself I am the best looking of the
eight bridesmaids.
_What the Brother says._--Of course, the best man is behind his
time--just like him!
_What the Pew-opener says._--This way, my dear young lady!
_What the Beadle says._--They are sure to be in time, sir. I will motion
to you the moment I see 'em a coming.
_What the Clergyman says._--Have you got the ring?
_What the Crowd says._--Hoorray! That's 'er! Oh, ain't 'e a guy!
_What the Old Friend of the Family says._--I have known him too since he
was so high. That was nigh upon forty years ago!
_What the Funny Man says._--You can see from my face that I am just the
man to be associated with the bridesmaids.
_What the Best Man says._--Unaccustomed as I am to public speaking.
_What the Bride says._--Good-bye, my own darling mamma and papa,
and--Emmy dear, please _do_ see the things are all right before we
start.
_What the Bridegroom says._--Thank goodness, it is all over.
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[Illustration: "DECEIVERS EVER"
_Goldsmith._ "Would you like any name or motto engraved on it, sir?"
_Customer_ (_who had chosen an engagement ring_).
"Ye--yes--um--'Augustus to Irene.' And--ah--loo' here--don't--ah--cut
'Irene' very deep!!"]
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