Cletus' oldest daughter, Etta Lou, has been dating this boy for about a year and they talked about getting married. The boy came and asked Cletus for Etta Lou's hand in marriage.
'' Sir, I want to marry Etta Lou and want your blessin' and okay."
Cletus asked, "You sure you want to do that?
"Yes sir, I really do. We really love each other and I can make her happy."
''So, you think you can support a family?''
"Yessir. I sure can."
"Are you really sure?
"Yes sir. I'm really sure.''
"Well boy. I hope you understand that there's 12 of us in the family." Cletus informed him.
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