office. He was rebuked accordingly." Session Minutes Excerpt, Lot 14, Oct. 18,1840. "Compeared D. I . and R. M . his wife. It was reported that their child was too soon. They were interrogated as to acknowledged that it was about six weeks too soon. Delt with at some lenths solemnly affirmed both of them again and again but there was no unlawful connection before mar¬ riage. The session agreed to refer this affair to the Psby. For advice and direction. The Psby. Directed to call the parties before the session again and deal farther with their marriage. The matter back to the Psby. For judgement. Closed with prayer." 99 Leaders of the Church