went
through
the
bridegroom’s
convulsive
gesture.
Then, in a
moment,
May was
beside
him, such
radiance
streaming
from her
that it
sent a
faint
warmth
through
his
numbness,
and he
straightened
himself
and smiled
into her
eyes.
“Dearly
beloved,
we are
gathered
together
here,” the
Rector
began ...
The ring
was on her
hand, the
Bishop’s
benediction
had been
given, the
bridesmaids
were
a-poise to
resume
their
place in
the
procession,
