The Vault at Pfaff's

An Archive of Art and Literature by the Bohemians of Antebellum New York

Silence Means Consent [written for the New York Saturday Press]

Todd, D. J.. "Silence Means Consent [written for the New York Saturday Press]." New-York Saturday Press. (1860-9-11).
Electronic Source Available
Type
newspaper
Genre
poetry
Abstract

A young man kisses a young lady because she didn't respond when he asked her if it would be okay, assuming her silence meant yes.