Democratic Sentinel, Volume 8, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1884 — She Caught On. [ARTICLE]

She Caught On.

A woman who was harrying along Catharine street was halted by an acquaintance, who inquired if anything had happened. “I should think so!” she exclaimed in great excitement. “There’s been thieves in my house!” “No!” “Yes, and I’ve been robbed!” “Of what?" “Well, all I miss are a pair of earrings and a hair-brush. ” “And where are you going?” “After an officer.” “Exactly. Now, let me give you a piece of advice. Make out that there were at least three thieves. They got away with all your jewelry, a lot of clothes, SSO in money and some valuable papers. Make it out as big as you can.” “Oh, I was intending to do that, sir. Yes, indeed, I will.” “And if you meet with a reporter add to the rest that a fiendish attempt was made to set your house on fire and roast your children alive!” “I'll do it, sir. I was already wondering whether I’d have ’em start the fire in a closet or on the bed. I’ll make the neighbors jealous if I have to be knocked down with a club!”— Detroit Free Press.