Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1877-09-27
Nn,uurnns department.
GETTING HER FATHERS CONSENT.

GETTING HER FATHERS CONSENT.
A merchant tailor having accumulated a
competency by his trade, determined to throw
aside his shears and bodkin and spend the
remainder of his life upon farm. He pur.
chased several hundred acres of land, and
there was Fishing ground" on the estate.
Mr. c., the ex.merchant, was delighted with
his new occupation, and he devoted his best
efforts, with untiring zeal, to farming. Being
hard of hearing, he often made ludicrous
blunders, which excited the mirthfulness of
his friends and customers. His graceful and
beautiful daug ghter was at a boarding-school
at the time her father kept the farm. She
had lover, and promised to marry him, pro-
viding he could obtain the consent of her pa
rent to the matrimonial alliance.
The young man travelled South as far as
the iron horse would take him in that direc-
ton. On the morning after his arrival, while
strolling about the village, he met plain old
gentleman dressed in homespun, and inquired
of him if there was any conveyance to hire.
principally pike and mullet," said he:
"You misunderstood me. merely"
"From a shilling to eighteen pence a
pound"
"Do you intend to insult me~
II will let you have large quantity for
shilling"
Il have good mind to give you Gaming
for your impertinence."
"Well, ifyou do not choose to give it
know who will"
IL should like to know if there are any more
such fools as you in this place."
eve shall make another haul in the morn
ing before daylight" 80
At this instant a gentleman made his ap-
pearance, and the stranger stated his griev-
ance to him. He said:
II have been asking this old man few civ
il questions, and he has given me most imper'
tinent answers"
20, he is deaf |" exclaimed the third party.
"He is deaf as post! But he is fine old
gentleman ; he deals in fish, and so do l. He
may think I am endeavoring to undersell him
Favor me by writing your question on a
scrap Of paper"
The young man commenced writing, when
the old farmer fisherman interrupted him
with the remark: .....
II will not take note of hand. Cash on
the nail, or no trade"
"He is preparing note" " said the last com
er.
"Call me brute, do your" exclaimed Mr.
G.. "Then take that" and suiting the &C
ton to the word, he dealt him blow straight
from the shoulder which Frustrated him.
By this time the note was finished, when
the old gentleman found out his mistake
The stranger discovered that he had been
picking quarrel with his prospective father
in.law!
Mr.. G. made an apology, and invited both
parties to dine. The front door Of his house
commanded view of meadow in which 8
COW was feeding, and while Mr.. c. was look
ing in that direction the young lover com
menced:
81 am acquainted with your daughter"
''She is a fne beast" remarked the old gen
teman, looking at the COW.
"Your daughter!" screamed the young
man. II have the honor to be we'll acquain.
ted with her."
"She is a noble ANIMAL" was the re-
sponse.
"Confound the old COW" said the young
man, in a whisper. II wish she was out Of
sight"
II was speaking about your amiable and
accomplished daughter."
"She is very kind indeed-never breaks
down the fences, never kicks over the pail
never stays away like the other brutes that
have.'
"You don't understand me, sir. l was
speaking of your daughter at boarding
school"
mo, I never put board on her face
she doesn't do any mischief at ALL"
"Your daughter !" shouted the young man
ibid you say ought to?"
mo, sir. was speaking of your daugh
ter, the young lady away from home"
20, yes, have plenty of room, but | think
she is too old to keep much longer. To tel
you the truth 1 have made up my mind te
shut her up in the stable and feed her or
chop stuff few weeks"
"Great heavens!' remarked the young
man to himself; "what shall do? Thu
deafness will be the death of me! 1 will try
once more, and if this effort fails, l will resor
to paper and pencil again"
"I should like to say word to you respect
ing your daug ghter."
ri will let the butcher have her by and by
if he will give ME my price" said the old man
with emphasis.
As last resort the young man used hi
pencil and paper, showed his letters Of intro
duction, handsomely endorsed by men whos'
opinion was good authority on the delicate
question on the tapis. After little cross
Questioning and little hesitation, the ole
gentleman gave his consent; and when th'
parties we're married, he declared that it wa
the best haul he had made in his life.