Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 March 1889 — The Answer to the Conundrum. [ARTICLE]

The Answer to the Conundrum.

“If yon will observe,” said -the philosophical traveling man, “you will agree with me that for tlie most part our liken and dislikes are utterly unnatural—without any logical foundation whatever.” “I can’t agree with you.’’ ‘'Well, I’ll prove it to yon. Now, I observe that you are very fond of ginger ale. Now# why do you drink it?” “Because I like it.” “Precisely. I knew you would say that. But can you go a step further and tell me why you like it “Yes, I can.” “Indeed! and why?” “Because it doesn’t make me drunk.” —Merchant Traveler.