Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-11-04
HE ASKED HER FIRST.
. HE must marry somebody" said

~ HE must marry somebody" said
~ her mother.
Il don't see why she shouldn't
refuse them both, if she wants TO-"
said her father
The girl proceeded with her break
fast calmly. She had endured the ar
ruments of her excellent parents on
the subject of her matrimonial future
for several weeks. Indeed, they were
much more disturbed about it than she
was herself. Being pretty, a trine
spoilt, thoroughly healthy, and essen
tally feminine, she was in a delight
fuI state Of indecsion
Jack was everything that an IDEAL
loNe er should be-reasonably good-oos.
Ing. absolutely devoted to her. demon
at all games, and entirely lacking the
most elementary notion of financial
prudence.
Monty, in his own peculiar way, was
almost as suitable. If he wasn't hand
some, he was the best dressed man In
l:elsiZe Park, which is saying a grear
deal; he played no game, except
bridge" which he had reduced to Il
fine art; and his financial condition
was literally glittering.
Jack appealed to the romantic size
OF her character, and had the support
of her father; Monty appealed to her
prudence, and had the support of her
mother
You will have to make up your
mind directly" said her mother.
II am afraid / can't, mother" said
the girl, helping herself to toast cheer
fully. 1T is so tiresome."
IF were girl, shouldn't hesitate
FIVE minutes" said her father, mean,
Ing Jack.
No more should l." said her moth.
er, meaning Monty.
II think l shall accept the one who
asks first" said the girl, handing ir
her cup for second edition of cof
fee.
Don't be wicked" said her mother
mot bad notion" remarked bel
father, rejecting that he could wire
to Jack, and give him hint.
.You don't mean what you say
seid her mother thoughtfully.
OF course, she hadn't meant 1t, bu
having said it, she began to think tina
she did. why not?" she said. e,
suppose I must be duffer, but dom
know my own mind bit. Monty rep
resents a carriage and furs, and-ant
1 really think l should look rather jol
Iy in furs. Not clipped rabbit skins
you know, but real furs."
Her mother nodded approval. "Yo'
are girl who wants to be wei
dressed" she said.
Mr.. Bush looked at his daughte
doubtfully. What does Jack repre-
sent?" he asked.
She pouted. 81 don't quite know
she said. Il think he represents ev
erything that's jolly except the Cal
rage and furs. That's what is SO ae
gravatlng. If I could only take a Iii
tie bit of each, it would be all right
don't feel a scrap like a girl Away
does in books. l simply don't kno,
what I want. and l shall accept tn
one who asks me first, because l llk
them both very much, and-and dar
say it will be all right"
Her parents shook their heads at he
recklessness, quite forgetful that
they had not been so urgent, the gi
would have been able to make up he
mind without assistance.
shocking" said Mr.. Bush, and L
made up his mind to send off a viii
to his favorite as soon as he reache
the city. Jack must cut up here tn
morning, and get 1t over" he refecte'
Its only a kindness to her to say
her from that snob."
His wife popped on her bonnet
soon as he had left the house, ar
stepped round to the nearest telephol
call office. 81 must give Monty hint
she said. Margaret will thank II
some day for saving her from po
crty."
Happily ignorant of the steps b
parents had taken, Margaret set abo