After a short interval she
returned with the sum of money, and the ceremony was completed to the
satisfaction of all. When the parting was taking place the
newly-made wife seemed a tittle uneasy.
"Anything on your mind, Catherine ?" said the father.
"Well, your riverence, I would like to know if this marriage could
not be spoiled now."
"Certainly not, Catherine. No man 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. I have nothing more to do
with your marriage."
"That aises me mind," said Catherine, "and God bless your riverence.
There's the ticket for your hat. I picked it up in the lobby and
pawned it."
_An Addition to the Catechism_
An enterprising superintendent was engaged one Sunday in catechizing
the Sunday-school pupils, varying the usual method by beginning at
the end of the catechism.
After asking what were the prerequisites for the Holy Communion and
confirmation, and receiving satisfactory replies, he asked:
"And now, boys, tell me what must precede baptism?"
A lively urchin shouted out: "A baby, sir!"
_No Two Ways About It_
A colored preacher who had only a small share of this world's goods,
and whose salary was not forthcoming on several occasions, became
exasperated.
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