"'First, get acquainted; second, make small presents, such as flowers, books or candy; third, ask for the lady's hand.' You needn't look at me that way, Miss Sally; I know all about it.

I read it in Jarby's Encyclopedia." "Lands sakes!" exclaimed Miss Sally.

"And me and him only got well acquainted last night at the festival.

I never heard of such a thing!" "It's love at first sight," teased Mrs.Smith.

"He will probably be around this afternoon to propose, and we can have the wedding this evening." "Well, he needn't come this afternoon, if he's got it in his mind to come," said Miss Sally shortly, "for I won't be at home.