In some cases it is confirmation I am looking for - it's such a weird crossword!
8a With which to tie the knot for the anniversary. (4) _ A _ E Lace?
11a He wouldn't be seen late at school. (6) D _ Y _ _ _ Dayboy?
3d No.Must be thereabout. (5) _ H _ E _ Three?
4d Earthy little busybodies (4) _ N _ S Ants?
7d O, so it comes down to this ...(4) _ E _ _ I have no idea about this one but if "Dayboy" is correct for 11a it would
be _ E _ O
14d......all that remains after we go down.(5) A _ H _ S ashes?