Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 March 1886 — She Knew Why She Wept. [ARTICLE]

She Knew Why She Wept.

Mrt. Beltwhistle's husband had died, and she was crying over the coffin in a most fervid and impassioned manner. “Poor dear! poor dear!” said the pastor, sympathetically, patting her on the back. “We all have our crosses to bear, sister, and the burden is lightened by the helping hand of our loving Father. ” “800 hoo! boo hoo!” moaned the widow. "Don’t take on so, sister. Be calm.” “800 hoo! boo hoo!” continued the grief-stricken relict. “Don’t cry; that won’t bring Rim back.” “800 hoo. I know it. I —l wouldn’t be crying if I thought—if I thought it would. I—l—l’ve got to do something—boo hoo—to keep up appearances. Go away. Let me weep. 800 hoo! boo hoo!” The pastor, sadly, didn’t have any further Condolence to offer .—Merchant Traveler.