Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1878-01-02
HUxOROUs.

UETTlNG HER FATHER s tSONSENT.-A
merchant tailor having accumulated
competency in his trade, determined to
throw aside his shears and spend the
remainder of his life upon farm. he
purchased several hundred acres OF land
and there was fishing ground on the
estate. Mr.. c., the ex-merchant, was
delighted with his new occupation, anu
he devoted his best efforts with untirihg
zeal to farming. Being hard OF hearing,
he often made ludicrOus blunders, which
excited the mirthfulness OF his 1rienus
and customers. His graceful and Deautl-
full daughter was at bOardlng-schooia at
the time her father kept the farm. she
had lover, and promised to marry
him, provided he could gain the consent
OF her parent to the matrimonial ALL
ance.
The young man Travelled south as far
as the iron horse would take him III
that direction. On the morning after
his arrival, while strolling about the
village, he met a plain old gentleman,
dressed in homespun, and inquired oi
him if there were any conveyances 10
hire.
principally pike and mullet," said
he.
"You misunderstood me. merely"
''From a shilling to eighteen pence
pound"
"Do you intend to insult me?"
81 will let you have large quantity
for shilling"
81 have a good notion to give you a
Gaming for your impertinence-"
"Well if you do not choose to give it,
| know who will"
Il
any more such fools as you in this
place"
"We 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:
81 have been asking this old man
few evil questions, and he has given
me the most impertinent answers"
so, he is deafp exclaimed the third
party. Deaf as post! But he is a
line old gentleman. He deals in fish,
and SO do L. He may think am en-
deavoring TO undersell him. Favor me
by writing your questions on scrap of
paper"
The young man commenced writing,
when the old farmer fisherman inter-
W Wilu luC
Il will not take a note of hand. Cash
on the nail or no trade"
''He was preparing a note," said the
last conner.
.'Call me a brute, do you" exclaimed
Mr.. c. ''Then take that" and suiting
the action to the word, he dealt him a
blow straight from the shoulder, which
prcstrated him.
rf, rha g..
when the old gentleman found out his
mistake. The stranger discovered that
he had been picking a quarrel with his
prospective father-In-law.
''Mr. &. made an apology, and invited
both parties TO dine. The front door of
his house commanded a view of
meadow in which a COW was feeding.
and while Mr.. C.. was looking in that
direction, the young lover commenced:
81 am acquainted with your daugh-
ter"
"She is a fine beast" remarked the
old gentleman, looking at the cow.
Your daughter.' screamed the
well acquainted with her."
She is a noble ANIMAL" was the re-
sponse.
NOAAiouhb oAu Co" ediu Tile
young man in whisper. 81 wish she
was out of sight.
I'm 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. ] !
was of vanr Il N, hnorl
ing-school."
mo. never put a board on her face;
she never does any mischief at ALL"
''Your daughter" shouted the young |
man.
'Did you say ought to?''
mo, sir, was speaking of your |
daughter, the young lady away from
home"
so, yes, have plenty of room, but |
think she is too old to keep much
longer. To tell you the truth, have a
mind to shut her up in the stable and
feed her on chop stuff few weeks"
''Great heavens % remar ked the young
man TO himself; "what shall do? This
deafness will be the death of me! will
try once more, and if this effort fails,
will resort to paper and pencil again."
Il should like TO say a word or two
to you respecting your daughter"
Il 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
his pencil and paper, showed his letters
of introduction, handsomely endorsed
by men whose opinion was good on the
delicate question on the tapis. After a
little cross-questioning and little hesi-
tation, the old gentleman gave his con-
sent; and when the parties were mar
ried, he declared it was the best haul
he had made in his life.
A FATHER of three sons and five
daughters was asked what family he
had. The answer was: 81 have three