Show PAPAS PAPA'S POSITION SET FORTH Explanation of Youthful Suitor That Doubtless Satisfied Father of His Adored One Yes sir said the pale youthful suitor Ive come to ask you for your daughters daughter's hand She is fair as lilies lilIes lilies lil lil- ies sweet as honeysuckle tender as violet charming charming charming- Is that Mary you are arc talking about asked papaYes papaYes papaYes papa Yes sir It is a mere formality I know this asking for your daughters daughter's hand but we thought it would be pleasant to you if it were observed Marys Mary's papa stiffened And may I 1 inquire he asked who suggested that asking my consent consent consent con con- sent to Marys Mary's marriage ge was a mere formality You may sir replied the young nan simply It was Marys Mary's mother ri Ful Inquirer |