Part 21:
Spongebob: (glances at Marianne to make sure she's really asleep) (creeps over to the bookshelf and pulls out the book he'd seen earlier)
How to Entrap a Guy in just 10 Days, by Emerald Coldmen
Step 1.
Make sure your makeup is on perfect. Spend a couple of days preparing yourself. Rehearse lines, make your voice sound as sweet as possible, be polite, carry yourself and speak properly. Once you've accomplished this, it's time to move on to step 2.
Step 2.
Approach the parents casually. Make eye contact and speak politely. Make your purpose clear. You are interested in their son, and would like to arrange a marriage. This usually works. If not, try approaching the guy himself.
Step 3.
Spend several days courting him and flirting. Don't hold back. If there's one thing a guy can't stand, it's a shy girl. Unless of course it's a shy guy...in which case a girl that is too outgoing can seem threatening and scary. Remember, it is extremely important to be careful in your approach.
Step 4.
Give plenty of compliments. Be extremely careful no to insult him...there will be plenty of chances for name calling after the wedding. And don't be too modest, but don't be a braggart either. Accept compliments with a "thank you" and move on.
Step 5.
Now you're ready. Sweep him off his feet! Be nice during the honeymoon, as the first few months of marriage really count.
Marianne: "Guess that's a step I missed, in't it?"
Spongebob: (gasps) (turns around)
Marianne: (scowls at him) "I thought I asked you to do the dishes!" (raises a hand as if to slap him)
Spongebob: (grimaces) (covers his face with trembling hands)
Sandy: "Hold it right there, little Miss Priss!"