STAGGERED THE OLD MAN.

Waipawa Mail, Volume XXXVII, Issue 7912, 28 July 1917, Page 1 (Supplement)

STAGGERED THE OLD MAN.

The old gentleman in his heart did not object to the young man as a son-in-law; but he was one of that kind of gentlemen who like to raise objections first, and then reach an agreement, as though conferring a favour. When the young man called he was ready for him. “So,” he interrupted, fiercely, almost before the suitor could commence, “you want me to let you marry my daughter, do you?” The young man very coolly responded:— “I didn’t say so, did I?” The old gentleman gasped: “But you were going to say so!” “Who told you I was.” inquired the applicant, seeing his advantage. “But you want me to let you marry her. don’t you?” “No.” “No!” exclaimed the old gentleman, almost falling off his chair. “ That’s what I said.” “Then what the mischief do you want?” I want you to give your consent,” replied the youth pleasantly. “I am going to marry her, anyhow, but. we thought your consent wouldn't he a bad thing to have as a start.” It took the old gentleman a minute to realise the situation. When lie did he put out his hand. “Shake hands, my boy,” said he. “I’ve been looking for a son-in-law with some pluck about him, and I’m sure you’ll do first-class.”

sav to their soldiers, and then as >ni reward for your courage you sJh.iil be pleasantly converted into liitro-glycer-inc or turned into food to feed the pigs withal! AN ENGLISHMAN.