Democratic Sentinel, Volume 6, Number 27, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 August 1882 — A choice of Terms. [ARTICLE]

A choice of Terms.

“I sec the Armstrongs have gone to light housekeeping,” said Mr. Jones,” laying down the paper he was reading, “ltwill be quite a change for them. '“I wonder if they will use gas or kerosene?” asked Mrs. Jones. “Perhaps they will have the electric light,” mused Mr. J., “it ought to be just the thing for that purpose. ” “Why, you can’t cook by the electric light,” retorted Mrs. J. “I don’t see what cooking has to do with it,” growled Mr. Jones in a disgusted tone. “They oan cook as other people do, I suppos.” “But you said they had gone to light housekeeping.” “Yes, I know I did,” answered Mr. J., sarcastically; but I should have explained it more fully and said exElicitly that Mr. Armstong was lightouse keeper on Shad island, and that the American goverment had him and his family there. Understand, Maria?” Bat Maria was sulkibg, and wouldn’t answer.