Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 June 1888 — Timely Hint. [ARTICLE]

Timely Hint.

“John,” she said sweetly, as she glanced at the clock, “do you know anything about base-ball?” “Well, I rather guess I do,” he answered with pride. “There is a short-stop in every club, isn’t there?” “Certainly.” t “Isn’t there a long-stop, too?” “No.” “It is a pity.” “Why so?” “Because,” and she glanced at the clock again, “if there was a long-stop you would make money. Every club would be bidding for you.”— Boston Courier.