Democratic Sentinel, Volume 9, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 November 1885 — Consulting Her Father. [ARTICLE]

Consulting Her Father.

Young Mr. Charles H. Isidore Coshinigin, of Harlem, was plainly embarrassed. For some minutes he had rested easily in his chair, and Miss Smith of Ninth street, near Second avenue, upon whom he was calling, knew what was coming—or thought she did—and her heart-throbs were as the ticking of a clock. “Miss Smith,” he said very feverishly, “can I—er—see your father for a moment or two ?” “My father?” she repeated, with a blush, “certainly, Mr. Coshinigin,” and excusing herself, she swept from the parlor. Presently the old man came in, and, after a short conversation with Mr. Coshinigin, he stepped to the door and summoned his daughter. “It is getting late,” said Mr. Coshinigin, whose face was radiant, “and, as I have a long ride before me, I think I will say good-night. Will I have the pleasure of finding you at home on Wednesday evening, Miss Smith?” Miss Smith blushingly assured him that he would, and young Mr. Coshinigin was en route for Harlem. “Oh, papa,” she began, “did he ” and then she stopped. “You must ask no questions,” said the old man, and he smiled as he stroked his daughter’s hair fondly. Mr. Coshinigin wanted to see me in regard to a little matter which for the present must remain a secret.” “I know, papa,” pleaded the girl, “but you might give me just a little hint of what it was —just a word, papa ” “Oh, well,” he replied, indulgently, “since you must know, Mr. Coshinigin wanted to borrow five cents to get to Harlem with. ”