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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 53, 8 April 1914, Page 8

"The other day," a clergyman relates, "as I was walking along the Strand, I almost ran into the arms of one of my old parishioners from a parish in the north of Yorkshire. He was in gala dress, and looked very well pleased with himself. 'Hallo, Mr ,' I said, in greeting my friend. 'And what are you doing in town?' ' Oh, \ he said, a bit bashfully, 'I 'm on me honeymoon!' 'Dear me! That's interesting news,' I said; 'and I am sure I congratulate you Heartily. But where is the bride?' 'T' missus?' said he. ' Oh, she couldn't come. Her mother was taken bad on t' wedding day, and she had to go and nurse her; so I thowt I'd come honeymooning by mysel'. Yes see, sir, it was t' chance of a lifetime, and I warn't going to miss it!" •