Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1904-10-22
HE ASKED HER FIRST.
= HE must marry somebody" sale
~ her mother

~ HE must marry somebody" said
- her r, mother 'od!e
refuse them both, if she wants to.
said her father.
The girl proceeded with her break
fast caimly. She had endured the ar
euments of her excellent parents on
the subject of her matrimonial future
for several weeks. Indeed, they were
much more disturbed about 1t than SHE
was herself. Being pretty, trinc
spoilt, thoroughly healthy and essen
tally feminine. she was in a delight
full state of indecision.
Jack was everything that an ideal
lover should be-reasonably goOd-lOok.
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
HelsiZe Park, which is saying great
deal; he played no game, except
bridge" which he had reduced to
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.
Il am afraid | can't. mother" said
the girl, helping herself to toast cheer
fully. ut is so tiresome."
IF | were n girl. | shouldn't hesitate
FIVE minutes" said her ia ther, mean
ing Jack.
mo more should l." said her moth
er, meaning Monty.
II think l shall accept the one who
asks first" said the girl, handing in
her cap for a second edition of COT
fee.
Don't be wicked" said her mother
"Not bad notion" remarked her
father. rejecting that he could wire
to Jack, and give him a hint
You don't mean what you say"
Faid her mother thoughtfully.
OF course, she hadn't meant it, but
having said it, she began to think that
she did. "Why not?' she said. Il
suppose l must be duffer, but don't
know my own mind a bit. Monty rep
resents n carriage and furs, and-and
really think l should look rather iol-
ly in furs. Not clipped rabbit skins,
you know, but real furs"
Her mother nodded approval. You
are girl who wants to be well
dressed she said.
Mr.. Bush looked at his daughter
doubtfully what does Jack repre-
sent?" he asked.
She pouted. II don't quite know"
she said. Il think he represents ev-
erything that's jolly except the car
riage and furs. That's what is so ag-
grayating Ii l could only take a lit
tie bit Of each, it would be all right
l don't feel a scrap like a girl ALWAYS
does in books. l simply don't know
what l want, and l shall accept the
one who asks me first. because like
them both very much. and-and | dare
say 1t will be all right"
Her parents shook their heads AT her
recklessness, quite forgetful that II
they had not been so urgent, the girl
would have been able TO make up her
mind without assistance.
Shocking" said Mr.. Bush and lie
made up his mind to send off a wire
to lis fayorite as soon as he reached
the city. Jack must cut up here this
morning, and get it over" he reflected.
ITS only kindness to her to save
her from that snob.'
His wife popped on her bonnet as
soon us he had left the house. and
stepped round to the nearest telephone
call office. Il must give Monty a hint"
she said. Margaret will thank me
some day for saving her from pov.
erty."
Happily ignorant of the steps her
parents had taken, Margaret set about