The Twin Detectives; or, The Robbers of the Tomb — page 218: what you’re looking at

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THE TWIN DETECTIVES. ae 209 It was pretty full, for the young detective was well known and a favorite with most of his acquaintances. Bob was in time, however; the bridal party had not yet reached the church. He advanced toward the pulpit, and got into one of the side pews. The woman in the dark mantle came close behind him, and took the next seat at his back. She put out her hands as if to touch him, then drew them back with a wild, frightened look. The organ pealed forth its welcome, and announced that the bridal party had arrived. Charlie Hudson came first. ‘l'wo of his friends accom- panied him. He looked happy and handsome. The clergyman stood ready to begin the service. Up the other aisle came the bride in her flowing robes of snowy white. She leaned on the arm of an elderly gentleman, and was followed by two girls in bright dresses—her bride-maids. | Next came Mrs. Hudson, with a party of friends. She looked pretty and youthful, in a pale silk dress and white bonnet. The party now stood together, and the clergyman began ‘the ceremony. There was a solemn hush in the church till he spoke these words: ‘‘ If any man can show just cause why they may — not lawfully be joined together, tet him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold his peace.” Then a man and two women, on the opposite side of the | church from where Bob Brierly sat, stood up, and the man said, in a loud voice: : ‘¢T can show just cause. I forbid the marriage, Every one looked thunderstruck. comicbooks.co