formerScientist

I'm ready to ask my gf to marry me but she wants me to ask her father's permission first. This is fine with me but there is a small problem: her parents live out of town so if I arrange to meet with her father she's going to get suspicious (I want it to be a suprise). My question is, am I an ass if I ask for her father's permission via email? I'd call but I'm afraid if her mother finds out she'll be unable to keep the secret...