A Damsel in Distress

"I'm ready. Would you like me to bring some rice?"

"Thank you, laddie, no. Dashed dangerous stuff, rice! Worse than

shrapnel. Got your hat? All set?"

"I'm waiting."

"Then let the revels commence," said Reggie. "Ding dong! Ding

Dong! Hurry along! For it is my wedding-morning! And the bride--

Dash it, I wish I could remember what the bride was doing!"

"Probably writing you a note to say that she's changed her mind,

and it's all off."

"Oh, my God!" exclaimed Reggie. "Come on!"