Well, then, let us proceed. Who giveth this woman to be married to this man?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

(_With a touch of stage fright._) I do.

THE CLERGYMAN

(_Rea.s.suringly_) You are in good health?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

Yes.

THE CLERGYMAN

No dizziness in the morning?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

No black spots before the eyes?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

No vague pains in the small of the back?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

Gout?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

Chilblains?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

Sciatica?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

Buzzing in the ears?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN

Myopia? Angina pectoris?

THE BRIDE"S FATHER

No.

THE CLERGYMAN