New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-03-16
PROPOSING BY PHONOGRAPR.
THE SCHEME OF BNsHFUL YOUNG MAN AND
ITS SUCCESS.

ITS SUCCESS.
While phonogIaph was on exhibition uptown a
short time ago it was put to use which even the
Wizard Edison probably never Thought uat IL
would be. At an hour when there we're hut few IN
the place a well-dresscd, good blocking Young man
came in and stood for some time watching ana hs'ch
ing TO tie wonderful machine After short tmc lie
entered into earnest conversation Win the man
who was operating the instrument At irst t1e
operator wore mystfcd look. but that gradually
melted into an amused smile as the conversation weni
on. Finally he seemingly consented 10 the young
mans wishes and they both went closer to the phoo
graph. The visitor looked nervousN around bu' As
there was no one nearby. he began talking into the
machine. lie said only few words ana thch turl-
ing to the operator. he said earnestly
"Remember. tomorrow. :"
The man smiled again and nodded his head. The
next day at about the same hour the nervous V>nof
of the day before appeared at the place again but t>
time he not alone. Accompanying nm was Il
pretty young woman about nineteen wears old. Inc
Young man was nervous than ever. ana WHO
the couple were looking about the place and OK
aiming the different articles Of interest the young
woman noticed her companions uneasnesS and spoke
10 him about it several times He passed the matter
over lightly, though rather awbwardly. and assured
her that there nothing the matter with nm.
She plainly saw that something was wrong and snS-
sested that they should out Of the place ~ th'
suggestion he earnestly. almost with DESPERATION
protested and insisted that they must not 90 unIl
they had heard the phonosiaph. SHo
consented and so they went over near
H. 4, they approached, the operator
cave the Young man a smile OF approval. lie YOUNG
man drew h, companion close 10 the instrument. an
the time grow ny more than ever ana slah'l IL
around looking for convenient and safc fctcti me
strains Of a lively waltz began To- ioW from inc 9u"
ment. then suddenly the music ceased ahd di''T a
seconds pause the young woman heard inc V"'c %
her comranion addressing her. The words tial she
heard were pccted That she glanced qulchN AZ
hl- face bat lis lip, Were t-hily lo~ed a{d Hc wa
looking straight the machine. Iicr ooh lpl'N "a
his and this is what she heard coming from the l"'No
graph .t 49,.
= Maize / have loved YOU for a long time. buy
have never dared 10 tell YOU So will YOU be my vic
The operator watched the pair ont o th' corner Oh
his eve. an amused smile playing about Ms NOUN i
the meantime. When the sentence was fpiipictei h'
di-crcctiy ~taried the machine 20 singing. Down
Went NcGinfv 10 the Bottom of the "A
The young woman remained silent for moment
looking straight ahead then turned toWdr hcI com
pauion There no installing thif loon. re ap
ncared ~ ic cnoAinc. go red WAS his face. sl"
flushed violently and togchne bin on The arm. "AIr
her face turned from him, she sad IN voice ho'
~ an steady:
Conc. JET III 90
y they disappeared through the door the operator
laughed quietly to himself and mutercd:
Variety +. the spice OF life. sure"
4 few days r',sid the Young man appeared
AGAIN. and this time Dis face Wa Wrcaihcd ~ smile
a. he apprO8cl.cd the photograph man. He shook
him heartily Dy the hand and sald
She called me coward, but ! don't care, is all
lir't ROW. fN9Nhr