``I, Bertram, take thee, Billy,'' chanted the
white-robed clergyman.

`` `I, Bertram, take thee, Billy,' '' echoed the
tall young bridegroom, his eyes gravely tender.

``To my wedded wife.''

`` `To my wedded wife.' '' The bridegroom's
voice shook a little.

``To have and to hold from this day forward.''

`` `To have and to hold from this day
forward.' '' Now the young voice rang with
triumph. It had grown strong and steady.

``For better for worse.''

`` `For better for worse.' ''

``For richer for poorer,'' droned the clergyman,
with the weariness of uncounted repetitions.

`` `For richer for poorer,' '' avowed the
bridegroom, with the decisive emphasis of one to
whom the words are new and significant.

``In sickness and in health.''