Postal cards having been sent out to all the married men in a certain
town in Western New York carrying the question, "Why did you marry?" the
following are some of the answers returned:
"That's what I've been trying for eleven years to find out."
"Married to get even with her mother--but never have."
"Was freckle-faced and thought it was my last chance. I've found out,
however, that freckles ain't near as bad as henspeck."
"Because I was too lazy to work."
"Because Sarah told me that five other young fellows had proposed to
her. Lucky dogs!"
"The old man thought eight years courtin' was long enough."
"I was lonesome and melancholy, and wanted some one to make me lively.
N. B. She makes me lively, you bet!"
"I was tired of buying ice cream and candies and going to theatres and
church, and wanted a rest. Have saved money."
"Please don't stir me up!"
"Because I thought she was one among a thousand; now I sometimes think
she is a thousand among one."
"Because I did not then have the experience I now have."
"The Governor was going to give me his foot, so I took his daughter's
hand."
"I thought it would be cheaper than a breach-of-promise suit."
"That's the same fool question all my friends and neighbors ask."
"Because I had more money than I knew what to do with. And now I have
more to do with than I have money."
"I wanted a companion of the opposite sex. P. S. She is still opposite."
"Don't mention it!"
"Had difficulty in unlocking the door at night, and wanted somebody in
the house to let me in."
"Because it is just my luck."
"I didn't intend to go and do it."
"I yearned for company. We now have company all the time--her folks."
"I married to get the best wife in the world."
"Because I asked her if she'd have me. She said she would. I think she's
got me!"