“Yes!” shouted a voice, at which every one started, and the bridegroom grew pale. “Yes! That may be all very well as far as it goes! ‘Whom God has joined together, let not man put asunder’ by no manner of means whatever! But them as the devil has joined together a woman may put asunder, and she will, too, in double-quick time!”
This shocking interruption came from a short, stout, dark, but very handsome, and very well-dressed person, who, in great excitement, was elbowing and pushing her way up the center aisle toward the chancel at which the startled and affrighted bridal party stood.
CHAPTER XXI
A ROUTED WEDDING PARTY
Words cannot depict the scene that ensued.
Blank amazement marked every face save one—that of the bridegroom, which was dark with wrath and hate.
For a minute no one moved or spoke.
Then two gentlemen found voice at once.
“Who are you, madam? And why do you come here in this unseemly manner to interrupt this service?” gravely inquired the officiating minister, addressing the stranger.