Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1905-05-06
HE ASKED HER FIRST
HE must marry somebody" said

(N HE must marry somebody" said
- her r, 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
euments 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, triac
spoilt, thoroughly healthy and essen
tally feminine, she was in a delight
ful state of indeclsion.
Jack was everything that an ideal
lover should be-reasonably good look
Ing, absolutely devoted to her, a demon
at all games, and entirely lacking the
most elementary notion of financial
prudence.
Monty, in his own peculiar way, was
almost as suitable. II he wasn't hand
some, he was the best dressed man in
Belsize Park. which is saying a great
Zeal; .he played no game, except
bridge" which he had reduced to 4
fine art; and his financial condition
was literally glittering
Jack appealed to the romantic si0e
~ 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 l can't, mother" said
the girl, helping herself to toast cheer
fully. ut is so tiresome"
IF | were girl, l shouldn't hesitate
FIVE minutes" said her father, mean
Ing Jack.
mo more should l." said her moth
er, meaning Monty.
Il think | shall accept the one who
asks first" said the girl, handing in
her cup for second edition of cot
fee.
Don't be wicked" said her mother.
Not a bad notion remarked her
father, rejecting that he could wire
to Jack, and give him hint.
You don't mean what you say"
said her mother thoughttully.
OF course, she hadn't meant it, but
having said it, she began to think that
she did. why notf' she said Il
suppose l must be a duffer, but l don't
know my own mind bit Monty rep
resents carriage and furs, and-and
| really think l should look rather jol-
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. 81 don't quite know"
she said. II think he represents ev-
erything that's jolly except the car
rage and furs. That's what is so ag-
gravating. If | could only take a lit
tie bit Of each, 1t would be all right.
| 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 l 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 If
they had not been so urgent, the girl
would have been able to make up her
mind without assistance.
Shocking" said Mr.. Bush, and he
made up his mind to send off wire
to his favorite as soon as he reached
the city. Jack must cut up here this
morning, and get it over" he reflected.
Its only a kindness to her to save
her from that snob."
His wife popped on her bonnet as
soon as he had left the house, and
stenped round to the nearest telephone
call office. 81 must give Monty hint"
she said. Margaret will thank me
some day for saving her from pow
crty"
Happily ignorant Of the steps her
parents had taken, Margaret set about