The New Zealand Railways Magazine, Volume 13, Issue 3 (June 1, 1938.)
The Main Reason
The Main Reason.
Young Man (to her little brother): Johnnie, it may be cruel to tell you, but at the party last night your sister promised to become my wife. Will you forgive me for taking her away?
Johnnie: Forgive you? Why, that was what the party was for.