Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1891 — The Word She Knew. [ARTICLE]

The Word She Knew.

The other day as a joke-loving young woman was being escorted through the Barge Office by Col. Weber she insisted on conversing with every one of the immigrants of whatever nationality. This was somewhat of a tax on the gallant Colonel’s lingu Stic powers. At last they came to a great, hulking girl, to whom the lady wished to talk. “But this is a Russian girl,” said Col. Weber. “I can’t talk to her. ” “Oh, I know one Russian word,” said the young woman. “Just say ‘Dusbenka’ to her. ” So the obliging Co’onel leaned over and said “Dushenka.” The girl flushed scarlet, put one finger In her mouth and laughed—a foolish, sheepish laugh. “What does that word mean?” asked the Colonel suspiciously. “It means Marling,’ ” coolly replied his companion. — New York Recorder.