Democratic Sentinel, Volume 15, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 November 1891 — Satisfaction. [ARTICLE]

Satisfaction.

A little afteir in which Incledon, the once famous singer, was involved, shows that there is more than one way of settling what is called an “affair of honor. ” Incledon had never fought a duel, and he never intended to fight one, but he was an unsophisticated man, and said and did a great many queer things out of sheer simplicity. On one occasion some remarks of his gave offense to a man with whom the singer happened to fall into company, and the offended gentleman resolved to have “satisfaction” for his wrongs. Accordingly he hunted up Incledon the next afternoon, finding him at dinner in a noted hotel. “Mr. Incledon,” said the waiter, “a gentleman wishes to see you, sir.” “Show him up, then,” said the singer. “Sir,” said the visitor, entering the room in a towering passion, “you have been making free with my name in a very improper manner, and I’ve come to demand satisfaction.” After some parleying, Incledon rose, and striking a graceful attitude in the center of the room began to sing “Black-eyed Susan,” in his most delightful style. When he had finished the song, he said, coolly: “There, sir, that has given complete satisfaction to several thousand people, and if you want anything more, I’ve only to say you’re the most unreasonable fellow I ever met!”