“Fffffffine,” Cecily answered, trying to stand on her resolve.

     There was hardly time for much more discussion.  A long, almost unending, line of buggies began coming up the road to Aaron’s house, the people in them waving fervently.  Aaron started to wave back joyously.  Cecily just wanted to disappear into the wood porch.  She knew his apology was only half-hearted, just enough to get her to marry him today, without him looking like a stupid fool in front of the whole community.  She thought he didn’t need her help for that.  He could make himself look like a nah, fool, all alone, with no one’s help.  Her hands began to sweat and she thought she mig...

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