Democratic Sentinel, Volume 10, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 October 1886 — Why She Hated Him. [ARTICLE]

Why She Hated Him.

“I used to think that Gus Simpkinson was a real nice young man, but I just hate him now,” said one young lady to another. “Why, what has he done?” “He’s treated me shamefully. That’s what.” “In what way?” “ Why, the other evening at the party I said to him, ‘Let’s eat a philopene, and if you say ‘yes’ or ‘no’ to any of my questions, I’ll owe you a box of candy, and if I say ‘yes’ or ‘no,’ you’ll give me a box.” “Then what?” “After the party he took me home, and all the way there he talked just as sweet as could be about love in a cottage, and men should not live alone, and all that. And when we got to the frout gate he said: ‘Fannie, I have waited for this opportunity a long time. Will you marry me?’ I whispered ‘Yes’ in a low voice, and—and “And what did he do then?” inquired her listener, eagerly. “He—just hollered ‘Philopene!’ with all liis might; that’s what he did. ” And she wept afresh and would not be comforted. —Merchant Traveler. Gloomy Prospects. “What kind of a corn crop have you got this year ?” asked Gilhooly of an Onion Creek agriculturist, who is remarkable for his personal piety. “I can’t tell you, boss. I’s waitin’ ter see what de Lord gibs. Dar’s puffin on de cornstalks so far.” —Texas Siftings. Is A bustle a good thing to fall back upon? Please seport experiences.