"Oh, she promised mother she'd marry you long ago."—Life.
HE-"I called to see your father this afternoon."
SHE (fluttering visibly)-"Oh, did you?"
HE—"Yes; he has been owing our firm a little bill for some time."
"So you want to marry my daughter," said Mr. Cumrox.
"Yes," replied the young man. "I hope to hear you say take her and be happy!"
"No, sir. I'm not going to shoulder any implied responsibilities. All I am going to say is 'take her.'"