NOW SHE PAID THE FEE.

Waimate Daily Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 208, 27 May 1902, Page 3

NOW SHE PAID THE FEE.

A poor couple, living in the Emerald Isle, went to the priest for marriage, and were met by the demand for a marriage fee ; but it was not fc.tb coming. Both the parties were rich in Jove, but not in money. The good father was obdurate. “No money, no marriage,” he said. “Give me lave, ycr riverence,” said the blushing bride, M lo go and get the money.” It was given, and she went forth on her delicate mission of raising a marriage fee out of pure nothing.

After a short time she returned with the money, and the ceremony was completed to the satisfaction of the parties. When the parting was taking place the newly made wife seemed a little uneasy. /

“Catherine,” said the father, “what is the matter ?”

“Well, yer riverence, I would like to know if Hi is marriage could not be spoiled now ?”

“Certainly not, Catherine. No magS can put you asunder.” “Could you not do it yourself, father? Could you not spoil the marriage?” “No, no Catherine, you are past me now. 1 have nothing more to do with your marriage.”

“That aises my mind,” said Catherine, “and God hbss vour riverence. There’s the Gel-.! ' i a your hat. I picked it up in the lo’ohv and pawned it to get the fee.”