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they would a ccept the generous offer. “Mama, what about Maude What do you think she will want to do?”
Case said, “Honey, let me talk to that. Maude has a home on the Lazy J as long as I’m alive. Whether she continues to be the housekeeper and cook is between you and her. Why don’t you talk to her about it?”
* * *
Two weeks later on a crisp and cold Saturday afternoon, in the Christian Church of Helena, Carrie Elizabeth Owens and Carter Patrick Jamison were united in Holy Matrimony. Lucinda Palmer was the maid of honor. Luke Haskins was best man.
An announcement ran in the Helena newspaper, the Ind ependent Record,
On Saturday last, Miss Carrie Elizabeth Owens, daughter of Reverend Jackson and Letty Owens was wed to Carter Patrick Jamison, the son of Case and Carrie Jamison.
Reverend Owens conducted the ceremony. Miss Lucinda Palmer attended the bride as her maid of honor. Lucas Haskins was best man.
After a wedding trip to San Francisco, the couple will make their home on the Lazy J Ranch, until the fall, when both will continue their education at Montana State University in Bozeman .
chapter fourteen
Mr. and Mrs. C.P Jamison
CP and Luke were facing the front of the church when the first notes of The Wedding March sounded on the piano. The sanctuary was packed, and they all turned, anxious to catch the first glimpse of the bride, as she walked down the aisle on the arm of her father.
She was wearing a wedding gown that had been used twice before, once by her mother, and the second time, after Letty had loaned it to Carrie when she married Case. The gown was a pale green, and she wore a matching veil bought especially for this wedding.
There was a collective gasp from the congregation when they saw her. Her long dark hair, was still visible under the veil.
A beam of sunlight came through the window and bathed her in its glow. And those incredible green eyes were sparkling. She wore a smile brighter than the sunbeam. She carried a small bouquet of roses.
I always knew she was a beautiful girl, but this is unb elievable, CP thought . He smiled and stepped forward to take her hand from her father, who then assumed his place as the presiding minister.
Jack began the ceremony with a call to prayer. His voice broke when he said “We are gathered together to unite Carrie Elizabeth Owens and Case Patrick Jamison in Holy Matr imony.”
He made it through the remaining words and said, “I now pronounce you man and wife. CP you may kiss your bride.”
CP lifted the veil, and took her in his arms. “I love you Carrie Jamison. She beamed and whispered, “I love you too,” He kissed her on the lips, chastely.
Her father said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Case Patrick Jamison.” The recessional music began and they walked slowly down the aisle. Outside, they were mobbed by the congregation, most of whom had known them since their childhood. A carriage was waiting to take them to the Interna tional Hotel for the reception, and where they would spend their wedding night.
Carrie broke with tradition. Instead of tossing her bo uquet over her shoulder, she walked over to Lucy and said, “This is for you. Without your kind, loving words, this might never have happened. She hugged her friend tightly, as their eyes filled with tears.
CP hugged Lucy. “Thank you, Lucy. I know you helped. I’ll always remember. ” Then he kissed her, turned and helped his wife into the carriage.
After a long discussion with Jack, Case had rented the Grand Ball Room for the reception.
Epilogue
The newlyweds occupied the nicest room on the first floor in deference to CP’s crutches. Dr. Palmer had put the injured leg in a cast and told CP he would have to wear it for at least six weeks. Since the wedding was nearly five weeks after the accident, it would still be in a cast. The doctor suggested the possibility of having it checked in San Francisco and the chance of a less cumbersome
Case said, “Honey, let me talk to that. Maude has a home on the Lazy J as long as I’m alive. Whether she continues to be the housekeeper and cook is between you and her. Why don’t you talk to her about it?”
* * *
Two weeks later on a crisp and cold Saturday afternoon, in the Christian Church of Helena, Carrie Elizabeth Owens and Carter Patrick Jamison were united in Holy Matrimony. Lucinda Palmer was the maid of honor. Luke Haskins was best man.
An announcement ran in the Helena newspaper, the Ind ependent Record,
On Saturday last, Miss Carrie Elizabeth Owens, daughter of Reverend Jackson and Letty Owens was wed to Carter Patrick Jamison, the son of Case and Carrie Jamison.
Reverend Owens conducted the ceremony. Miss Lucinda Palmer attended the bride as her maid of honor. Lucas Haskins was best man.
After a wedding trip to San Francisco, the couple will make their home on the Lazy J Ranch, until the fall, when both will continue their education at Montana State University in Bozeman .
chapter fourteen
Mr. and Mrs. C.P Jamison
CP and Luke were facing the front of the church when the first notes of The Wedding March sounded on the piano. The sanctuary was packed, and they all turned, anxious to catch the first glimpse of the bride, as she walked down the aisle on the arm of her father.
She was wearing a wedding gown that had been used twice before, once by her mother, and the second time, after Letty had loaned it to Carrie when she married Case. The gown was a pale green, and she wore a matching veil bought especially for this wedding.
There was a collective gasp from the congregation when they saw her. Her long dark hair, was still visible under the veil.
A beam of sunlight came through the window and bathed her in its glow. And those incredible green eyes were sparkling. She wore a smile brighter than the sunbeam. She carried a small bouquet of roses.
I always knew she was a beautiful girl, but this is unb elievable, CP thought . He smiled and stepped forward to take her hand from her father, who then assumed his place as the presiding minister.
Jack began the ceremony with a call to prayer. His voice broke when he said “We are gathered together to unite Carrie Elizabeth Owens and Case Patrick Jamison in Holy Matr imony.”
He made it through the remaining words and said, “I now pronounce you man and wife. CP you may kiss your bride.”
CP lifted the veil, and took her in his arms. “I love you Carrie Jamison. She beamed and whispered, “I love you too,” He kissed her on the lips, chastely.
Her father said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, I present to you Mr. and Mrs. Case Patrick Jamison.” The recessional music began and they walked slowly down the aisle. Outside, they were mobbed by the congregation, most of whom had known them since their childhood. A carriage was waiting to take them to the Interna tional Hotel for the reception, and where they would spend their wedding night.
Carrie broke with tradition. Instead of tossing her bo uquet over her shoulder, she walked over to Lucy and said, “This is for you. Without your kind, loving words, this might never have happened. She hugged her friend tightly, as their eyes filled with tears.
CP hugged Lucy. “Thank you, Lucy. I know you helped. I’ll always remember. ” Then he kissed her, turned and helped his wife into the carriage.
After a long discussion with Jack, Case had rented the Grand Ball Room for the reception.
Epilogue
The newlyweds occupied the nicest room on the first floor in deference to CP’s crutches. Dr. Palmer had put the injured leg in a cast and told CP he would have to wear it for at least six weeks. Since the wedding was nearly five weeks after the accident, it would still be in a cast. The doctor suggested the possibility of having it checked in San Francisco and the chance of a less cumbersome
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