Democratic Sentinel, Volume 13, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 October 1889 — Got Himself Ready. [ARTICLE]

Got Himself Ready.

“John Henry,” exclaimed the angry wife, “you needn’t pretend you’re asleep! Now, you listen to me. I’m going to give you a piece of my mind.” “Wait a minute, Serena,” said John Henry, as he got out of bed and groped his way to the hoot closet. “What are you doing?” demanded the exasperated Serena. “I’m preparing mysejf,” replied John Henry, and a moment later the famous ex-catcher of the world-renowned champion Sockdologer Base-ball Club had lighted a lamp and was standing in his well-known attitude in the middle of the floor with his old mask, bi eastpad and leather gloves on. gt,“Go ahead, Serena,” he said, calmly.