the bride, and her mother, that this rehearsal be held, and they were very anxious to have the seven brides- maids present in order to have the timing of the wedding march and the distances between each maid exactly right. Since I was patiently waiting for the girls to get through so we could drive home, and was not doing anything at the time, I was asked if I would "stand in" for the missing girl. The maid of honour was named, Jane. She was a tall and very attractive girl, and al- though I had met her I did not know her very well. Secretly I wanted to know her better, and thought this was a good chance to do that, so I consented.

The marching and the positions of the various mem bers were rehearsed several times, and another rehear- sal was announced for the next afternoon, and a final dress rehearsal would be held the following afternoon, the day before the wedding. Jane seemed to take part- icular pains that I was in the right position, and really showed more attention to me than to the real brides- maids. Of course, I didn't object to such treatment, but I told her that I was only a "filler in" and not one of the bridesmaids. She jokingly said; "We shall see.

I was rather amused by all the femininity around me. and in the feminine chatter and excitement over the coming wedding, and the new clothes that were being furnished. To be truthful, I was very interested in getting the feminine viewpoint, much more interested than I seemed to be.

It was taken for granted that another girl would be found to take the place of "Sally" who was ill. But the next afternoon no girl had been found and I was asked to "stand in" once more. Again Jane was very insistent that I be in the right position and behave as if I were really a part of the bridal procession. After the last rehearsal for that afternoon was over, she drew me aside and said; "Oh, I wish you were a girl. You would save me a lot of trouble. I know you could take Sally's place perfectly."

"Oh, no, not me" I protested, "I'm no girl."

"But you know the routine now,

better than anyone

we could find at this late date. I'm sure we could