How She Fixed Him.
The young man was evidently honest in his intentions, but three years of constant courting had failed to overcome his excessive bashfulness. They were sitting in chairs at a respectable distance apart. Said the young m«n, having spent five minutes in searoh of a subject : ' How do you get along with your cooking?' 'Nicely,' replied the young miss. I'm Improving wonderfully. I can make splendid oake now.'
' Can you ? ' said the young man in a pleased manner; 'what kind do you liko best?'
' I like [one made with flour, and sugar, and citron, and raiains, and ourrants, and lots of those things, and beautiful frosting on the top,' responded the young miss. ' Why, that's a wedding-cake,' exclaimed the young man, nervously. ' I meant wedding,' said the young miss, shyly. They are published.
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Otago Witness, Issue 1555, 27 August 1881, Page 27
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136How She Fixed Him. Otago Witness, Issue 1555, 27 August 1881, Page 27
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