Jasper County Democrat, Volume 16, Number 104, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 April 1914 — SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT [ARTICLE]

SHOE ON THE OTHER FOOT

Why John Was So Eager That Mother Meet His Adored One. “/’"CONGRATULATE me, mother! j Congratulate me, Lizzie!” exnitiugly exclaimed John Iyjveiuck. bursting in upon liis mother and sister. ; "Ruth Sweetly has accepted me, and I'm the happiest man alive!” "Why. John!” simultaneouslyexclaimed hik hearers. "We hardly know her. you know.”' “Yes. i know ftut she is the dearest, sweetest, loveliest girl in the world,” said John Lovelock, "and 1 want you tp go with me and call on her tomorrow afternoon.” "I'ln um! 1 don't think 1 can go tomorrow.” said his mother. "And I'm sure 1 can't,” said Lizzie. “Bother!” said John. "Can't you arrange it somehow V” “I’m sure she's a nice girl." said his mother. "I know my John wouldn’t engage hituself to any on© liis mother didn't approve of." “Of course not.*’ said John. ' ”1 don't see why you’re in such a hurry to have us call on tier.” said Lizzie. “You'll marry her whether We like her or not,” "Approve of her? Like herV said John. "Why. 1 want to know whether she likes you.”—Puck.