The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1862-05-20
Popping the Question Under DIFF.
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BY GEORGE W. BUSGAY.

BY GEORGE W. BUsGAY.
"A merchant tailor in the city Of Buffalo.
having accumulated a competency at his
trade, determined to throw aside his shears
aud bodkn and spend the remainder OF bis
days upon a farm.
He purchased several hundred acres of land
in Tonawands, and there was a "fshine
ground on the estate. Mr.. c., the OK mer.
chant was delighted with his new occupation,
and he devoted his best effort. with untidng
zeal, to farming and fishing. Being hard of
hearing, he often made ludcrous blunders,
which excited the mirthfuness Of his friends
daughter WAS at boarding school near New
York city at the time her father purchased
the farm. She had lover, and promised to
marry him, provided he could obtain the con.
sent of her parent to the matrimonial ALI.
ance.
| Th. young man travelled West as far az
the iron horse would carry him in that direc-
ton. On the morning after his arrival No
was strolling on the banks Of tho creek that
swept through the village of Tonawanda,
when he met plain oil gentleman dressed in
homespun, and inquired Of him ''if the cara
had commenced running to the Falls yet:
"Principally pike and mulet,' said he.
You misunderstood me-" continued the
young man. II merely wish to know if the
cars have commenced their trips TO the Falls
of Niagara, and wha. the fare isr'
"From three to four cents a pound"
"Do YOU intend to insult mel"
81 will let you have large quantity for
two cents"
II have great mind to give you Gaming
for your impertinenco."
"Well, if you do not choose to give 1t,
know who will"
II should like to know whether there are
any more such fools as you are in the town Of
TonawandaP T.
ave shall make another haul in inc moru-
ing before daylight"
Al this instant another eitisou rnodo his sp-
pcarlnce, aud the stranger stated his griev-
ance to hin. ITo said:
81 have been asking this old man few civ.
il questions, and he has given me the most
impertnent answers"
20, he is deaf" said the third party.
"He Is as deaf as post; but be is a very
fine old gentemau-one OF the best men in
town-one of the most influential and respec-
table men in the country, indeed He is not
impertiueDt. He deals in fish somewhat, and
so do |. 1t is possible he may think I am
endeavoriDg to undcrscll him ; will you, there.
FORE do me tho favor to write down your
question on scrap of paper, and save me
from suspicion, and satisfy yourself in regard
TO the old genteman's politeness!'
The young man commenced writing, when
the old farmer. fisherman interrupted him with
the remark:
II will not take u note of hand cash on the
nail, or no trade.
"He is preparing note,' said the lsst.com-
er
Call mo a brute, to you p exclaimed Mr..
c.; then take that" and suitng the action
to the word he dealt him blow straight from
the shoulder, which prostrated him "fat as a
founder"
BY this time tie note was flushed. and the
old gentleman discovered his mistake-and
about this time the young stranger made the
discovery that he had been picking quarrel
with bis prospective .taer !a. .aa.
Mr.. G. made an apology, and inyitel both
parties to 20 over to his house and dine. The
front door commanded view of meadow in
which cow was feeding, and while Mr.. c.
wa, looking in that direction, the youthful
lover, whose heart was overtiowiDg With emo
ton, commenced the task he came such long
distance to perform.
:" am acquainted with ycar daughter"
said be, in loud tone.
"She is fine beast" remarked tue old
gentleman, looking at the COW.
"Iour daugtter" screamed the young
msn. II have the honor to be well sc4uan.
ted with her.
"She is a robe ANIMAL was tho quiet re.
sponsc.
I"Coufound the old cow !" said toe young
man, in whisper. II wish size Was out Of
sight"
81 was speaking sbou. your amiatle aad
accomplished dsughterp
"She is very .ind-indecd, never breaks
down the fences-nover kicks over the pail
never strays away like the other Lrutes /
have
"You don't understand me, sir! I was
speaking Of your daughter at boarding
schoolw
"No, never put bofrd on her face sbs
never does any mischief at ALL
"Iour daughterw shouted the young man,
frantic with excitement.
"Dd you say | orgbt toi'
mo, sir! was speaking Of your daugh-
ter, the young lady away from home"
"Oh, ycs-I have plenty Of room but
think she is too old to keep much longer. To
tell you the truth, have made up my mind
to shut her up in the stable, and feed hs'
chop stuff few weeks"
"GreaL heaveusm remarked the young
man to himself "Wbat shall I IL This
deafness will be the death of me! / will try
once more. and If this effort fails, will resort
to pencil and paper again"
Il should Ike to say word respecting
your daughter"
IL shall let the butcher have her By. .and.by
If be will give me my price" said the old
man, with emphasis.
As a last resort the young man used bis
pencil and paper-showed bis letters OF intro
dnction, handsomely endorsed by men whose
opinions were good authority on the delicate
subject on the tapis. After a little cross ques
tonng and little hesitat on, the old gentle
man gave his consent, and when the parties
were married, he declared it was the best haul
he had made in all his life.