Democratic Sentinel, Volume 11, Number 52, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 January 1888 — Aaron Burr as a Flatterer. [ARTICLE]

Aaron Burr as a Flatterer.

Aaron Burr was a most courtly gentleman “of the old school. ” His insinuating gallantry found its way to all hearts, and if he ever did make a mistake in using the language of compliment, he was quick to retrieve it. Soon after a long absence in Europe, he met in New York a lady somewhat advanced in years. He was passing her without recognition, when she said: “Colonel, don’t you remember me?” “I do not, madam. ” “I am Miss K , sir.” “What!” he exclaimed, “Miss K , yet?” “Yes, sir,” repeated the lady, somewhat offended, “Miss K , yet!” Perceiving his error, he gently took her hand, saying in his suave and emphatic manner, “Well, madam, then I venture to assert that it is not the fault of my sex.”— Youth’s Companion.