The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1877-09-06
Getting Her Fathers Consent.

A merchant tailor having accumulated
a competency in his trade, determined to
throw aside his shears and bodkin and
spend the remainder of his life upon a
farm. He purchased several hundred
acres of land, and there was a 'sfshing
ground" on the estate. Mr.. c., the ex-
merchant, was delighted with his new &C.
cupation, and he devoted his best efforts
with untiring zeal to farming. Being
hard of hearing, he often made ludicrous
plumbers, which excited the mirthfulness
of mis- friends and customers. His grace
full and beautiful daughter was at board
ngschool at the time her father kept the
farm. She had lover, and promised to
marry him, providing he could obtain the
consent of her parent to, the matrimonial
alliance.
The young man travelled South as tar
as the iron horse would take him in that
direction. On the morning after his arri-
val, while strolling about village, he
met a plain old gentleman, dressed in
homespun, and inquired of him if there
were any conveyances for hire.
principally pike and mullet," said he.
"You misunderstood me. I merely"
"From shilling to eighteen pence a
pound"
DO you intend to insult me?"
II will let you have large quantity
for shilling"
II have a good mind to give you a
Gaming for your impertinence."
SWELL, if you do not choose to give it,
know who will"
II should like to know if there are any
more such fools as you in this place.
eve shall make another haul in the
morning before daylight"
At this instant gentleman made his
appearance, and the stranger stated his
grievance to him. He said:
II have been asking this old man few
civil questions, and he has given me the
most impertinent answers"
30, he is deaf!' exclaimed the third
party. "He is as deaf as post! But he
is fine old gentleman. He deals in fish.
and so do I. He may think am endcav,
oring to undersell him. Favor me by
writing your questions on scrap Of
paper"
The young man commenced writing.
when the old farmer fisherman interrupf-
cd him with the remark:
II will not take note Of hand. Cash
on the nail, or no trade"
"Hc is preparing note," said the last
conner.
"Call me brute, do you?'' exclaimed
Mr.: G. 'Then take that" and suiting
the action to the word, he dealt him a
blow straight from the shoulder, which
Frustrated him.
BY this time the note was finished. when
the old gentleman found his mistake.
The stranger discovered that he had been
picking quarrel with his prospective
father-in-law!
MIR. G. made an apology, and invited
both parties to dine. The front door Of
his house commanded view Of a
meadow in which COW was feeding. and
while Mr.. G. was looking in that direction
the young lover commenced:
II am acquainted with your DAUGHTER -
'She is fine beast" remarked the old
gentleman, looking at the COW.
"Your daughter!" screamed the younp
man. II have the honor to be well
acquainted with her"
"She is an noble ANIMAL" was the re-
spouse.
"Confound the old COW !" said the Young
man, in whisper. II wish she was out
OF sight" II was speaking about your
amiable and accomplished daughter
"Shc is very kind, indecd-ncver
breaks down the fences, never kicks over
the pail, never strays away like the other
brutes that Il have.".
%'eYpu don't understand me, SIR. was
speaking of your daughter at boarding.
school,"
mo, l never put board on her face;
she never does any mischief at ALL"
'Your daughter!" shouted the young
man.