The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1892-11-05

W. and caused our
hearts to palpitate on the unit plan.
OF course, VS. were engaged" and
looking forward to a honeymoon of
all wheel and no whoa, and in the
meantime enjoying almost daily
bicycle trips through the lovely
country aboutour rural town.
No earthly sweetness could surpass
those blissful rides.
The fragrant flowers nodded, the
tall trees bowed, the breezes whispered
and the wild birds sang their most
glorious serenades to us as we two
turtle doves on wheels passed before
them.
Dame Nuture in her gayest dress
smiled every time she saw us, and SO
did u good many other folks, no
doubt, but as we were too much
t'engaged" to heed their levity, they
smiled in vain.
It was no wonder that Ethel'and ! be-
came romantic and sentimental when
to the purest Joy Of counting was adj
ded the next best delight OF cycling.
Such combination was indeed calcu-
lated to make loves young dream
too bright to last.
There seemed no obstacle between
us and perfect happiness except the
consent OF Ethel's parents to our I'M
ion. i naturally felt timid about ask
ing for it and wanted Ethel, who was
much better acquainted with them to
speak first. But she insisted that it
was my place to make the opening ad-
vance, and utterly refused to do any
thing in the matter beyond vigorous
ly seconding the motion.
"My dear Ethel" said during one
OF our bicycling trips, "you might at
least tell me the surest way OF making
your father like me before l como to
the point. How would it do to start
a little political discussion to begin
withholding his side, of course, and
after gradually drawing him into an
excitement-then, while he's mad at
the other fellows, offer to become his
son-in-law and vote against the ras-
calls with him?"
al hardly think that would work."
said Ethel, soberly, "for no one
knows how pa is at present. He has
been q Republican and q Democrat
and Prohibitionist and q Mugwump.
I heard lately he was on q fence
whatever that means. If you don't
strike him just right, you know, We
would be totally ruined"
Suppose talk bicycles to him
don't you think that would arouse
an enthusiasm and make him want
me to be his companion in the glorious
sportf"
"Oh, not for the world" Ethel cried.
A'Pa once took a header and the scar
is on his nose yet. He utterly detests
that superb enjoyment.
"Then, Ethel,"I said, sadly, on
have to come out f1atfooted and ask
him to bless us. If he won't"
"He SHALL" bravely answered Ethel,
A'only don't mention politics or cycl-
ing"
Assuming n boldness that I did not
feel, that very night i sought bust
ness interview with my fate's father in
the parlor of his home.
AS he entered the room ], nerved for
the awful ordeal, rose, and, with my
best bow, wished him q "good-even-
ming"
"Good-evening! Take a seat, sir"
he said in q rather too dignified tone
for my comfort. 81 understand you
want to see me on very important
business"
Eyes, sir" !, trembling, replied. II
am here to ask you for, for"
"For what young manT he spoke
pretending not to notice my bushes.
For your daughters hand"
: The old gentleman gazed at me in
evident surprise at my temerity.
my daughters hand" as slowly re-
peated. (Which hand, might ask,
do you want?"
"Why, both, sir" I stammered. 81
love her to distraction, and-and-"
The stern parent eyed me from head
to foot and then solemly shook his
head. young mani" he sagely re-
marked, ''have you given this matter
due consideration? Are you able with
your salary to support wife. Do
you know that my daughter g dresses
alone cost last year $50O?"
The old gentleman thought he had
me there, but he did not.
Eyes. sirl" answered meekly, III
cdvised her to get them"
"Ah, hal ! see. That accounts for
be young lady's extravagance. In
ime OF prosperity you were prepar-
for adversity--at my expense.
Thought the old man q good goose to
pluck, did yop? Well, my noble youth,
while admire your foresight and
business capabilities I must confess
you are altogether too smart to be
my son-in-law. / distinctly and de-
icidedly have the pleasure OF informing
you that ] intend to keep my dauah.