Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 June 1889 — A Necessary Qualification. [ARTICLE]

A Necessary Qualification.

Boston Merchant (to applicant for work) —“You think you could fill the position, do you ?” Applicant—“ Yes, sir.” Boston Merchant—“ Well, how are you on grammar?” Applicant—“ What has grammar got to do with tending store?” Boston Merchant—“A good deal, sir. Why, if one of our Boston ladies should come in and ask for maple sugar, and you should say, ‘we ain’t got any,’ do you think she would come again? I guess not.”