No More Learning

G. obeys mechanically and the ceremony proceeds.

PADRE. . . . only unto her as ye both shall live?

Capt. G. (His throat useless. ) Ha-hmmm!

Capt. M. Say you will or you won't. There's no second deal here.
Bride gives response with perfect coolness, and is given away by the
father.

Capt. G. (Thinking to show his learning. ) Jack give me away now, quick!

Capt. M. You've given yourself away quite enough. Her right hand, man!
Repeat! Repeat! "Theodore Philip. " Have you forgotten your own name?

Capt. G. stumbles through Affirmation, which Bride repeats without a
tremor.