Scottish Marriages of Necessity

The Rev. Mr Baird had a strong dislike for marriages of necessity, common enough at one time in Scotland. He was called to officiate at one of these, and arrived with reluctance and disgust half an hour late.

‘You are very late, Mr Baird,’ said the bridegroom.
‘Yes, about six months too late,’ replied Mr Baird.

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