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The final entry in Eleanor H. Porter's charming Miss Billy Trilogy about a young orphan who finds love and acceptance in the family of her late father's college friend, Miss Billy Married concludes the trilogy with an account of the heroine's first few years as a newlywed. Through the ups and downs - including crossed wires with her new husband, difficulties in the domestic arena, and heartrending struggles with illness - Billy maintains the chipper attitude that has sustained her throughout all of life's difficulties. "I, Bertram, take thee, Billy," chanted the white-robed clergyman."'I, Bertram, take thee, Billy, '" echoed the tall young bridegroom, his eyes gravely tender."To my wedded wife.""'To my wedded wife.'" The bridegroom's voice shook a little."To have and to hold from this day forward.""'To have and to hold from this day forward.'" Now the young voice rang with triumph. It had grown strong and steady."For better for worse.""'For better for worse.'""For richer for poorer," droned the clergyman, with the weariness of uncounted repetitions