The children finish singing, as Homer and Wilma stand in front of the minister.
“United for eternity”
“Dearly beloved,” says the minister. “We are gathered together here in the sight of God and this company to join together this man and this woman in holy matrimony. If any man can show just cause why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold his peace.”
The minister turns to Homer.
“Homer,” says the minister, “Wilt thou have this woman to thy wedded wife?”
“I will,” says Homer. The minister turns to Wilma.
“Wilma,” says the minister,”Wilt thou have this man to thy wedded husband?”
“I will,” answers Wilma.
“Who gives this woman to be married to this man?” asks the minister.
“I do,” says Mr. Cameron.
“Now, Homer,” says the minister, “Will you take Wilma’s right hand in yours and say after me: I, Homer, take thee, Wilma, to my wedded wife.”
Homer repeats, “I, Homer, take thee, Wilma, to my wedded wife.”
“To have and to hold from this day forward,” says the minister.
In This Episode:
- Dana Andrews as Fred Derry
- Teresa Wright as Peggy Stephenson
- Harold Russell as Homer Parrish
- Cathy O'Donnell as Wilma Cameron
- Harry Cheshire as Minister
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