Show young suitor felt sure the idea was correct the young man had for some months been calling on he helen then at last ho he came to see her father without a tremor he asked for the daughters hand in marriage and hardly waiting for a reply added this announcement its a mere formality I 1 know but we thought it would be be pleasing to you it if it were observed in the usual way helens father stiffened and glowered then and may I 1 inquire he asked i w who 0 suggested to you that asking my consent to my daughters marriage was a mere formality yes replied the young man it was helens mother |