Democratic Sentinel, Volume 7, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 7 December 1883 — A Business Proposition. [ARTICLE]

A Business Proposition.

A cowboy, who had lately arrived in Austin from the Panhandle district, stepped up to the ticket-window of the International railway-station, and inquired the fare to a certain place. “Eight dollars,” replied the agent. “But can’t you let me down a little easier than that?” he said. “Come, now. 11l give you $5.” “There’s no jewing down of prices here,” said the agent; “do vou want a ticket?” “Well, don’t get up on your ear about it,” said the cowboy. “Gently, gently, be you the man that’s going to run the train out of herb ?” “No, it’s another man.” “’Tis, eh? Well, won’t you just ask him if he won’t take me for less if I’ll let him run slow and save expense of wear and tear on the machinery and road-bed? I ain’t in no particular hurry.”— Texas Siftings.