(They ride off.)
BELLS.-
"We honor the King And Brides joy do bring- Good tidings we tell,
And ring the Dead's knell."
CAPT. G. (Dismounting at the door of the Church.) I say, aren't
we much too soon? There are no end of people inside. I say, aren't
we much too late? Stick by me, Jack! What the devil do I do?
CAPT. M. Strike an attitude at the bead of the aisle and wait for
Her. (G. groans as M. wheels him into position he/ore three
hundred eyes.)
CAPT. M. (Imploringly.) Gaddy, if you love me, for pity's sake,
for the Honor of the Regiment, stand up! Chuck yourself into your
uniform! Look like a man! I've got to speak to the Padre a minute.
(G. breaks into a gentle Perspiration.) your face I'll never man
again. Stand up! visibly.) If you wipe your face I'll never be your
best man again. Stand up! (G. Trembles visibly.)
CAPT. M. (Returning.) She's commg now. Look out when the
music starts. There's the organ beginning to clack.
Bride steps out of 'rickshaw at Church door. G. catches a glimpse
o/ her and takes heart.
ORGAN.-
"The Voice that breathed o'er Eden, That earliest marriage day,
The primal marriage-blessing, It hath not passed away.
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