Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1888 — He Did Not Walk. [ARTICLE]

He Did Not Walk.

The heavy-hearted villain of the Stranded Comedy Company walked boldly into the office of the railroad superintendent, and greeted that responsible dignitary with a familiar nod. Unabashed by the astonished look in. the eyes of the stiff-necked official, he introduced his business without waiting to be prompted. “Say, I want you to give me a pass to. Boston. ” “A pass?—to Boston? What for,, sir?” “Because I live down that way.” “That may be, sir; but what claim have you on this road? We can’t do it for you.” The villain hesitated, but was notlost. “See here! Where are the overseersof the poor in this town?” “Well, I happen to be one of them myself. Why ?” “Then I want you to send me to the poorhouse. I’m a pauper, and I’m just going to put myself on this town. Show’s busted; I haven’t a cent, and if you can’t give me a pass I can’t get away. Guess I’ll go to the poorhouse until the season opens and I can get another job. Look after me as soon as you can, please, because I want to wash up and get something to eat. What do you say ?” “Mr. Penholder, give this man pass to Boston.”— The Idea.