The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1901-12-20

environment had eradicated eyer1
a yestige of sentiment that he hae
originally possessed
How can a fellow retain any feel
ing OF sacredness In regard to proposal
or an engagement after hearing such
things canvassed by the girls as
haye" he would say. pathetically. -Irs
my firm belief that most women have
no more sentiment than oyster. III ever
propose it viii be In such a way that
the girl can't make fun of 1t afterward
among the other girls"
Tom was an only son. He had seven
sisters and innumerable girl cousins
Tom was thoroughly conversant with
the love affairs OF all Of them
There was good ground for his belief
that he knew more of the inside facts
as to how men propose than any other
man living. His presence had never In
terrupted or postponed any account OF
girlish adventure, a Irritation or
proposal.
Its only Tom" the girls would say
And Tom rather enjoyed the reveal
tons.
From the height of his superior
knowledge, Tom occasionally advised
his comrades, who were less blessed
with sisters and cousins.
Its no use. Billy" he said to Billy
Baxter. who had suggested a proposal
by letter as an easy way; ATS no use
trying to dodge the inevitable IL there
Is any particular she In your case.
don't try writing. for even II she In
tends to refuse you she will write ask
ing you to call. and you must go over
the whole thing by word Of mouth. be-
fore she drops you into the depths with
q no.
Besides, 1t gives the girls an awful |
chance at fellow" he continued. I'm |
not calling any names. but less than a
week ago heard letter proposal read |
by the recipient, and a dozen girls as
sisted In composing a suitable reply. |
furnished the stamps and posted the |
etter. The poor devil Is In Germany. |
also cabled my condolences. I --Dow
hey will be appreciated when tha1 let
.er reaches him."
Billy groaned dismallv.
II infer you've already sent your let
err" said Tom. eheerfuIly.
Billy groahed again In reply.
Nov. like the .Barkis Is willin''
,laD," went ON Tom. You know Bob
Bob Treherne? Well. Bob has what
lam Weller calls the gift Of CAB very
,allopin'.' He made elaborate prepara-
ions; rehearsed before the glass: left
and in coat front. right used in appro-
riate gestures, head thrown back,
hest xpanded-favorite attitude with
len who are photographed In dress
uits. Told the story Of his love Ito his
WIN reflection In the mirror, using the
hoicest diction and the most beautiful {
7 rounded sentences. Make big stock
ideals passionate DEVOTION '1ife's {
lspiration,' and all that sort. Pictured
, himself Bessie's downcast eyes, soft ]
: flushed cheeks and trembling lips.
Bob confessed all this to me recent j
:. was about years old, and was In
le room when the actual occurrence
,ok place. Bob took my sisters kitten
b his lap and said Pussy, ask your
istress II she will marry me-. And
ess pulled Kitty's tail, saying, Tell
IA yes, Pussy Then she said: Tom.
, tell father and mother that Bob and :
are engaged Il
II suppose the regulation things hap u
med after / went out. But that goes
show Of how little avail are great v
Il
But such abruptness might dIspLsase p
me girls" suggested Billy. y
$50 1t might" admitted Billy; for
stance. when Silvie was visiting bar a
ra in western Kansas, a good-looJ ing t,
nchman whom Silvie had met twice