Strange as it sounded to Benedict that his daughter, who held the beauty of many women, saw Laban as a suitor, Benedict sent a letter to him. In the letter, Benedict asked him to stop by the house to officially ask for Missy's hand in marriage.
'Laban, you must tell me why you have visited. But first, we must sit.' Benedict pretended to not know what his mission was, and he walked to an empty chair in the room and sat.
So did everyone else. When Benedict saw that everyone was settled, he signalled to Laban to begin speaking.
'I believe you received my letter well, Benedict. I have come here today to ask Missy, your daughter, to be my bride.' Laban's voice was coarse like he spoke at the top of his voice all the time.
'Me? You have come here to call on me?' At that moment, Missy understood what her father had done.
