I had no idea Luke thought of himself as my beau. This marriage happened so fast that it took away my breath. As I did not care to begin my new life with a matrimonial squall, I dutifully agreed, although meekness is not in my nature. Besides, there was not time to make a proper wedding ensemble, since Luke was anxious to be married and on our way out west. I was married in my navy blue China silk with the mutton-leg sleeves, a sensible dress, because I am not given to extravagances. Carrie says I am to use it to record my joys and sorrows, and to keep a thorough record of our wedding trip overland to Colorado Territory and the events in the life of an old married woman. It was given to me on Sunday last by Carrie Collier Fritch on the occasion of my marriage to Luke McCamie Spenser. I am twenty-two years old, and this is my book.
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