The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1895-07-04
GAINING HER CONSENT.

ke Was = Hard GantIet to Run, but She
Did 1t.
"And SO you wish to marry my sonP''
said Mrs. Findesiecle meditative1y as she
looked across at Miss Emancipus, who sat
anxiously awaiting her fate
81 do indeed, was the latter's reply,
nerving herself to meet the string of CUES
tions which she knew must inevitably fol-
low.
"And do you think you can make him
happy?' was the first query.
II know can, !" returned Miss Eman-
cipus with quick decision t'I love him
with an honest, womanly affection and
have some reason to believe that my love
is reciprocated. -
"Then you have not yet spoken to him
on the subject?'' asked the stern mother.
"No, ma'am, not directly. I thought it
my duty to come to you frst.''
every good, - rejoined the parent. "And
now, young woman, before consenting to
place my sons future happiness in your
hands, permit me to ask you a few ques-
tions. Do you drinkP'
eyes, but moderately"
"Good. And smoker
81 smoke, but cigarettes onIy.''
"Well, 1 imagine my son is sensible
enough not to object to woman's solac-
ing herself with the weed. Are you club
WomanP'
''Let me see," answered Miss Emanci-
pus refectively. 81 fancy I run more in
spades. You see, I'm quite dark, and"-
"You are forgetting your sex, - inter
rupted Mrs. Findesiecle sternly. s'I mean,
are you a member of any clubsP"
"Only fve," replied the young suitress,
blushing at her momentary indiscretion,
"and I am on the house committee of only
three of those. So that can nearly al
ways spend one evening week at home"
81 have no personal prejudices against
club life, but my child 8 happiness is para
mount. If you can guarantee one evening
with him in two weeks, we will consider
that satisfactory. Do you promiseF'
con my word of honor as a lady, re-
piled the young woman earnestly.
"Then we will consider that settled.
Now, as to possible designations. Do you
bike?' asked the memorable mother look
ing at her future daughter-in-law with
knitted brows
CT have a'wheel," stammered Miss
Emancipus in confusion, ''but I assure
you have never carried the thing to ex-
cess
50 How about baseballP'
81 haven't been on al mean to say
haven't touched bat for long time.''
Gamble in Wall street?''
Gan occasional fier. Nothing more''
"Then," said Mrs. Findesiecle, rising,
her features relaxing into maternal smile
as she shook the young woman by the
hand, ct think we can look upon the mat
ter as arranged. Strange as it may seem
to you, occasionally consult my husband
on questions of this sort. Not that his
opinion can in any way affect any decision
of my own, but Mr.. Findesiecle is no ordi-
nary man. In some respects he ought to
have heAn a woman -
"Then have your consent?'' asked the
young woman ecstatically
"You have, my dear girl, you have. Go
to my boy now. L think you will find him
waiting for you in the back parlor.''
And Mrs. Findesiecle resumed her even
ing paper in proud consciousness of having
done her duty as a woman and mother,
while Miss Emancipus, her face radiant
with hope, joy and triumph, tripped light
1y to the back parlor and the trembling
youth who awaited her there.-New York
World.