The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-11-08
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Five Of us wanted Marjory Jones.
There were Jack and Eli Smith. Ted
Whereat. Tom Rumins and l. one
night Jack Smith invited us to his
rooms. and when we were assembled
he said:
Are you all In love with Marjoryf"
a unanimous cry of Yes followed.
Look here" said Tom Rumins: I'VE
must settle this matter somehow or
some other fellow Will be cutting us all
out Let as each write her a proposal
and send at the same time"
Right" said Jack. "and let's start
fair. Let them all be put in the same
words"
1--WE had better cali for our answers
ourselves one after another. and we'll
draw lots who goes first. and so on"
You fellows will talk all night and
10 nothing after ALL" cried Jack You
leave 1t to me. know more about il
than you do.
Dear Mariory-Hnowing as YOU do
the warm affection nave Tor YOU. you
viii not hc surprised If I ask you 20 be
mine. Your devoted
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foot on the floor Harm, Hon, dr.
you-vou mean felIovsr,
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said she wouId hear what tho o+hers
said when thev came bod hard
work 10 keen from lan~hino .t tbis
but lust then heard a smash
..Nbat's tbot,p asked Nfarior~
Sounds ike n bir nike INNING