But she had willed it otherwise; and now he had come, resolutely, to bear the pain of a final sundering of all bonds, that his soul might free itself from her soul completely and forever.
I first noticed him as the bridal party entered the room, and took their places in front of the clergyman who was to officiate on the occasion.
He occupied a position that gave him a clear view of Delia's face, while he was removed from general observation.

Almost from the commencement to the ending of the ceremony his gaze rested on her countenance.

His head was thrown a little forward, his brows slightly contracted, his lips firmly set, and his eyes fixed as if the object upon which he was gazing held him by an irresistible fascination.

I was so much interested in him that I scarcely looked at the bride during the ceremony.

At last, the minister, in conclusion, announced the twain to be husband and wife.
I saw Wallingford give a slight start as if a tensely strung chord of feeling had been jarred.