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Show And More Coming. The stern father had consented to the engagement, and the young fellow yvas wildly elated. He loved fair Flossie for her goodness, good-ness, of course ; but she was also the daughter' of a very wealthy father. And his gratified excitement showed In his voice and face. "Oh, well, Brown," said the old man, as he thoughtfully eyed the cigar the suitor offered him, "you nedn't be so conceited about it ! You're the seventh young chap I've accepted as a prospective pros-pective son-in-law this year, and I'm expecting two more to come along next week." "W-w-what !" stammered Brown. "I I don't understand what you mean !" "It means," 'said the elderly cynic, "amusement for my girl and free cigars for me !" |