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Widow Phillips and Deacon Tie Quirky Betrothal
A humorous 19th century slice shows widow Phillips trapped by a quicksand incident tied to rural gossip. Deacon Spooner, stuck in a bog, is pressed to marry her after she helps him out and admits plans to marry again. Their exchange ends with a bid to wed in two weeks, amid village levity and sly humor.
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