The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1862-11-07
Obtaining Consent under Difficulties

farm. lie purchased several hundred
acres of laud in Tonawanda, and there
was tishi"g ground y on the estate -
Mr.. Chester was delighted with his new
occupation, and he devoted his best eff,
forts with untiTing zeal to farming and
fishing. Beng very deaf lie en- made
iudicrous blundeTs, which excited the
mirtlItuIness of his friends and customers.
His graceful and beautiful daughter was
at boarding>schoo at the time her falher
purchased the farm. She had lover.
and promised TO marry him, providing he
could obtain consent Of her parent.
The young man travelled West as far as
tho railroad would take him in that direc,
ton. On the morning after his arrival
he was strolling along the banks of the
creek that swept through the village of
Tonawanda, when he met plain Cd gen
tlemau, dressed in honespun, and inquired
of him " If the railway carriages had com
menced running to the Falls yet!'
principally pike and mullet," said he
You misunderstood me- continued
the Young man. I" ! merely wish to know
if the trains have commenced their trips
70 the Falls of Niagara, end what the fare
is 2"
=" From three to four cents pound"
" Do you intend to insul; me? %
:" will let you have large quantity
for two cents"
"I have good mind to give YOU
good Gaming for your impertinence ~
"Well, If you do not choose to give it,
know who will"
:" | would like to know if there are any
more such fools as you are in the town Of
Tonawanda g
1--WE shall make another haul in the
morning before daylight"
At this instant another gentleman made
his appearance, and the stranger stated his
grievance to him. lie said:
81 have been asking this old man few
civil questions, and he has given me the
most impertinent answers
"Oh, he is deaf - exclaimed the third
party. lie is as deaf as post 4; but he
is very fine old genteman-on of the
most influential and respectable men in
the county, indeed. lie is not imperu
nent. He deals in fish somewhat, and 50
do |. 1t is possible he may think that
am endeavoring TO undersell him !; viii you
therefore, do me the favor to write down
your question on a scrap of paper, and
save me from suspicion, and satisfy vour
self in regard to the cid gentleman6 po
liteness p
The young man commenced writing.
when the old farmer fisherman interrupted
him with the remark:
: ] will rot take note of hand cash
on the nail or no trade"
. He is preparing rote," said the new
conner
"Call me brute, do you 2" exclaimed
Mr. Chester; !" then, take that ~ and suit
inc the action to tie word he dealt him
a blow straight from the shoulder, which
prostrated him "llat as a founder"
By this time The ncte was flashed, and
tie old gentleman discogelcd his mistake,
aud about this time the young strane@,
made the discovery yhat be had been pick
ing quarrel with his prospective father
in law.
Mr.. Chester made an apology, and in
vited both parties to go over to his house
to dine. The front door commanded a
view Of a meadow in which cow WAS
feeding; and while Mr. Chester was look
inc in that direction, the youthful lovcr,
whose heat was overll9wing with emotion
commenced the task lie came such long
distance to perform
81 am acquainted with your daughter" "
said he in IA loud tone
She is fine beast" remarked the Old
gentleman, looking at the COW.
" Yonr daughter !" screamed the Young
man. s.'I have the honor to be well ac-
quainted with her
"She is a nob!o animal" was tie rep,y
Confound the old cow" said the
young man, in a whisper, wish she was
out Of sight ! was speaking about your
amiable and accomplished daughter
She is very kind, ,inieed-never breaks
down the fences never kicks over the
pail-never strays away ike other brutes
| have"
on don't understand me sir! | Wa
speaking of your daughter at boarding
school
"No, I never put board on her face
she never does any mischief at all"
"Your daughter" !" shouted the youn!
man, frantic with excitement.
Did you say ought to?'
"No. sir! was speaking of you
danghter-the young laly away from
| home =
"Oh, yes-I have plenty Of room: /: bu
I think she is too old to keep much long
er. To tell you the truth, | have mad
up my miEd to shut her up in the stable
aud feed her on chop stuff a few weeks
Great heavens! !" remarked TIE youn
man to himself What shall do?-
This deafness wlI DC the death Of me
will try once more, and If this effort fail
will resort to pencil and paper again.
should ike to say word to you respec
ing your daugIi'er."
Il shall let tie butcher have her b,
and by-if he will let me have my price
said the old man.
As last resort the young man use
, his pencil AMI paper. showing his let;e
Of introduction, anl the Old gentisua