The shifted on his feet, "Well, She'll be with me until you get married." He said nervously. "The giving up of the daughter is customary for these things." he continued. "So I can start planning for this Sunday." He answered. Annabelle was happy where she was, in the arms of her fiance. This, however, was not custom. The bride to be would be under the care of her father until the marriage bound the bride and groom. Therefore, interaction between the engaged was limited to supervised dates until the wedding.