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January 3, 1885
The Osceola Times
Osceola, Mississippi County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
Fond father advises daughter Jennie against keeping beau George late due to coal costs; she defends her gas economy, but he notes fixed gas bills, praising her good intentions. From Boston Courier.
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HER INTENTIONS WERE GOOD.
Where the Light of Love Made Gas Almost Unnecessary.
"Of course I have no objections to your having a beau, Jennie," said a fond father to his marriageable daughter, "but you must not keep him so late. Keeping a fire running all night lengthens the coal bill, you know."
"That is true, pa," gurgled the fair girl "but I had thought of that, and consequently have been very economical with the gas. The saving in the gas will offset the additional expenditure in coal, and I must do George the justice to say that his views entirely coincide with mine in practicing economy in the matter of light."
"You foolish girl," said the father. "how little you know. Let me inform you, my child, that the gas bill never diminishes, no matter how little you burn."
"Still you must admit, pa, that my intentions were good."
"Certainly, my child. Kiss me and we'll say no more about it." Boston Courier.
Where the Light of Love Made Gas Almost Unnecessary.
"Of course I have no objections to your having a beau, Jennie," said a fond father to his marriageable daughter, "but you must not keep him so late. Keeping a fire running all night lengthens the coal bill, you know."
"That is true, pa," gurgled the fair girl "but I had thought of that, and consequently have been very economical with the gas. The saving in the gas will offset the additional expenditure in coal, and I must do George the justice to say that his views entirely coincide with mine in practicing economy in the matter of light."
"You foolish girl," said the father. "how little you know. Let me inform you, my child, that the gas bill never diminishes, no matter how little you burn."
"Still you must admit, pa, that my intentions were good."
"Certainly, my child. Kiss me and we'll say no more about it." Boston Courier.
What sub-type of article is it?
Family Drama
What themes does it cover?
Family
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Family Dialogue
Household Economy
Gas And Coal Bills
Father Daughter
Intentions Good
What entities or persons were involved?
Jennie
Father
George
Story Details
Key Persons
Jennie
Father
George
Story Details
A father discusses with his daughter Jennie the costs of her late-night visits from beau George, noting increased coal use, but she claims savings on gas offset it; he explains gas bills remain fixed, though her intentions were good.