The wedding plans were coming together nicely. With the wedding getting closer, Bertha knocked on her captain’s door. She wanted to be sure of getting two weeks off. She needed time before the wedding to get ready and David was planning for a week on the beach in Florida for a honeymoon.
Bertha knocked on the captain’s door and waited for an answer.
“Come in,” called the captain. “What can I do for you Officer Thorton?” he asked, seeing Bertha at the door.
“Sir, I want to put in for two weeks' vacation time,” said Bertha.
The captain looked at Bertha closely before answering.
“I understand congratulations are in order,” said the captain.
“Yes, sir,” said Bertha. “I’m marrying David Murdoc.”
“The Murdocs are fine people. I know you went through a rough time after the death of Office
