Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1901 — THE GAME DIDN’T WORK. [ARTICLE]

THE GAME DIDN’T WORK.

The Old Man’s Imitation of the Obstinate Father Act. “I have come, sir, to ask you for your daughter's hand,” .-aid a Brocklesby young man, boldly. “And suppose 1 refuse it?” questioned the old man. “Then, sir,” replied the applicant, “we will abide by your decision.” At this the old gentleman started violently. “You will not elope?” he asktd. “No, sir, we will not. We know to* well what is due to us in an affair of this description. Custom puts certain obligations upon you in the way of providing a proper wedding, and if you think you can escape by giving an imitation of the obstinate farther act you are mistaken.” “Foiled!” sighed the old man, at he thought of the cost of the wedding. “Take her, my boy, and be happy!”— London A ,