Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 March 1889 — A Poet’s Pay. [ARTICLE]

A Poet’s Pay.

Friend—How long did it take you to write this poem, “Ode to Darkness,” Fred? Poet —A day. Friend —A whole day? Poet—Yes; but I was well paid. Friend—Were you? how much did you get? Poet—A dollar. —Yankee Blade.