Chapter 6
Two weeks later they were married in the chapel, in front of Gustave Daae's shrine. The priest was curious about the masked groom, but the money Madame Giry had given him was heavy in his pocket, and he did not ask questions, marrying the young girl to the mysterious man. Fleur and Meg looked on, the only witnesses, as they spoke their vows and the final blessing was given; "In Nomine Patris, et Filius, et Spiritu Sanctu," the sign of the cross being made over them. Together, they lit a candle in front of her father's portrait and kissed, sealing their vows. A small, secret wedding, but meaningful all the same.
The happy couple thanked him profusely, but their eyes never left each other. The priest had seldom seen two people so obviously in love, and his fears about the masked groom faded away. He could tell the bride would be well taken care of, with so much love in her man's heart. Whistling, he made his way back onto the street.
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