A Daugher's First Date

She asked her dad how long she had to wait,
until she could go out all alone on a date.
Dad thought a moment, then said to tell you true,
I guess when you reach the age of about forty-two.

She told him that wasn't what he had meant,
and that her date wouldn't cost him a cent.
Her sister had told her it was a thrill,
when he first let her go out with Bill.

Now come on dad, please give me a break,
I really would like to go out with Jake.
He finally gave in, but so reluctantly,
she told him it will be fine, you will see.

Her dad even agreed to let them use his car,
Jake promised that they wouldn't go too far.
His daughter thought dad was so very neat,
then she spotted him hiding in the back seat.

She asked Dad how could you be so cruel?,
and I thought that you were being cool.
He replied, now dear don't start any junk,
next time I'll be hiding in the trunk.