NEED FOR HASTE.
As Alonso came into the drawing-room ,he fair flivendoline tlew to meet him.
"Darling," she murmrued, "papa has changed his mind, lie has consented to our engagement." "Oh, joy!" exclaimed the young man, hugging her. '•But why?" "Well, Lonsie-ponsie, pet, you know father believes in heredity—that wise parents have wise children, and so on. Now, my father has never met any of your family; but last nigbt, at a vestrymeeting, father opposed a motion in favour of the docking of tom-cat's tails. When it was put to the vote, only father and one other man were against it. Alonso. that other man was your father. 31y father now thinks your father a very wise person, and desires the honour of his acquaintance! Isn't it scrumptious?"
A look of determination came across the youth's fair face. "Gwendoline," he said, "we must be married before our father's meet." "Why? Surely your father doesn't drink, or anything like that?" was the [amazed response. ">*o; only he's stone deaf!"
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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 166, 4 July 1908, Page 3
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168NEED FOR HASTE. Taranaki Daily News, Volume LI, Issue 166, 4 July 1908, Page 3
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