Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-10-11
How 20 Propose.


"How shall man propose 10 order
to be successful in his suit" repeated
one Of the most intelligent society
ladies, whose silver locks only serve
to enhance the beauty of her still
youthful face. In my opinion, though
all men know well enough how to
make love, there is not one in
thousand who knows how to propose.
My husband spent six months pro-
testing and convincing me Of his love,
Of which, by the way,l was well aware
from the first, without once asking
the important question, Will you
marry me2' and finally one day said to
me with dishesrtened air, You are
like all the rest, perfect enigma. l
have spent months trying to win you,
and | do not know that | have made
any impression upon you; you are as
hard to unravel as the scarf you wear
around your throat. This, | ex-
claimed, In the most innocent way,
why, It's no difficult task to unravei
it, ii you only get hold OF the right
string Hesaw the point, took hold
Of the right string, and-p"H His arm
took the place OF the scarf2" well,
neither Of us has ever regretted it,"
A bright eyed girl, who is skilliul
angler for hearts, thinks young man
TO be successful should propose after a
very short acquaintance, take the girl
by storm, as it were, while she is
pleased with a new beau, and before
she has time to tire Of him; then fol
low the proposal up with vigorous
eourtship, lots Of flowers, bon bons,
drives, tbeater parties, etc., and if she
consents insist on a short engagement
by all means Another well known
blonde beauty, who has created sad
havoc and had much experience in
this line, says the only successful way
is to propose when least expected. AL
low no time for consideration, and then
Insist that the acceptance must be now
or never. She feels sure that is the
only way that she will ever be captured
but she thinks very few men are bold
enough to try that game. A handsome
young widow, well known 10 social
circles who is not so rich as she was,
says that the only successful way TO
win her is to offer a fine house, horses
and carriage, with plenty of money to
keep them up,
A dark eyed girl with tangle Of
soft brown hair shading her brow,
says: IF fellow is desperately in love
with a girl and persistent in his efforts
TO win her be is sure to gain his suit.
WidoweIs understand this point, and
know how to make love and PROPOSE,
and you will observe they are always
successful" She knows one case where
widower went in and hung up his
hat, announcing his intention Of re-
naming until he was accepted and the
girl had to marry him to get rid OF
him." A widower beau makes her
nervous about the result.
One sweet, dreamy eyed girl, who il
lust Oh the threshold Of society, says
Love making must be so sweet that
she would wish her lover to be long
time making the approaches, and she
would not shorten the delights Of an
engagement; if they tire Of each other
it would be better before than after
marriage. She is not particular as to
his style, but he must beItall and hand
some, and sing and dance we'll, and
above all, must know how to make
love" This girls name must be kept
secret.
A married lady in whose household
the little god Of love certainly makes
bis abode says the only successful
proposition Of which she knows any.
thing was made without a word beinf
spoken: John and | sat looking il
the fire long time without saying any.
thinP,when all at once he put his arml
around me, drew me 10 him, and kiss
ed me When father came in a mo
ment later he said: Major, I'm going
to steal your daughter. "
"The quickest courtship on record
said one old resident, was that Of DR.
! Nick Mcdowell who, driving alou,
the street in his buggy one day, saw I
beautiful girl standing at the window
We Immediately stopped and hitcheC
his horse, rang the bell, inquired the
lady's name, was ushered into tn,
parlor, announced bis own Dsme sale
be was pleased with her appearance,
and wished 10 marry her at once.
Nothing but the knowledge that 81,
was actually 10 the presence Of III,
celebrated physician kept her from
faintiug. To her plea Of surprise a
this unexpected announcement. h,
only replied: "Eow or never. Wher
asked to take a week 10 consider h,
said: 1 am going down the street L
attend a critical case, and have nc
time to spare right now.
Give a day then.
I'm tell you what III do. Wher
| en- through with this professions
visit I'll drive around and get
preacher; If you've made up you
mind to marry me by that time, al
right, "and he left her, breathless an,
unable to articulate another word
When he returned they we're qlietll
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