Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 9, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 March 1890 — Hadn't Ridden the Goat. [ARTICLE]

Hadn't Ridden the Goat.

“My wife told me a good story recently,” said a prominent Mason to me. “My next-door neighbor, who is a big, good-natured fellow, full of fun and taking life easy, was to take the first degree in our lodge one evening, and his wife knew both of his intention and the evening set for its execution, and, for pure love of him and fear for his safety, was awfully opposed to his joining. He wanted clean underwear that evening, and the bureau drawers being locked and keys missing, asked her for it. He might as well have asked for his life; so he had to buy a suit. “Next morning she was in to see my wife—they’re great friends—and curiosity had taken the place of anger. “ ‘ Ton my word, Mrs. 8.,’ said she, excitedly, ‘I can’t find a markon them. I’ve searched his drawers and shirt all over, and there’s no breaks in ’em, or patch on ’em! I’m sure he has not ridden the goat yet.’” —New York Star.