Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 April 1886 — Keeping Up Appearances of Modesty. [ARTICLE]

Keeping Up Appearances of Modesty.

Alphonse has just been rescued from drowning by a young man. “Ab, my dear young fellah, so grateful. Here’s a dime for you. ” “What! Only a dime for saving vour life?” “Yaas, dear boy. It would be immodeot to give you more. One must pretend, you know, that he doesn’t think too much of himself.” —Chicago News.