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THE YOUNG WIFE.

CHAPTER I.

THE WEDDING DAY.

YES: it is a day of deep and lively interest. No one looks with indifference on the bridal party, as they pass by, on their way to exchange their solemn pledges of fidelity and love in the marriage union. No one listens with indifference to the merry peal which announces that such a union has been formed. Many eyes are strained to catch a glimpse of the newly wedded pair, as they enter or alight from the carriage. Many feet hasten to the ceremony that legalizes and consecrates their union. Many ears are opened in eager curiosity to receive, and many tongues busy in detailing, remarks on the splendour or the simplicity with which the fair ones are arrayed; the prudence, suitableness, and happy prospects of the parties; or the indiscretion that has characterized the choice, and the undesirable consequences that are likely to result from it.

Even strangers seem parties interested in such a day and such an event. Neighbours and ac

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