Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1893 — An Indiscreet Hunter. [ARTICLE]

An Indiscreet Hunter.

Patrick and Michael went out hunting titae rainy day—it was the only day that they could get off. All went well with them until, when they were several miles from home, they [ discovered that neither one ‘ had brought a cartridge, and that not a shot could be fired. “Begorra,” said Pat, cheerfully, “what’s that to do wid the huntin’? Is the want of a cartridge anny r»yson to prevlnt a man from huntin’?" “None at all,” said MichaeL So they continued to hunt. By and by a rabbit started up close to Pat and then came to a stop, curiously watching the hunters. Pat instantly brought his gun to his shoulder. “The gossoon that ye air!” exclaimed Mika “Wud ye shoot him wldout a carthrldge?" The rabbit hopped away. “Whisht!" said Pat, angrily, “there ye go, shpllln’ the sport wid yer blatherin’ tongue!” “Patrick! An’ yer gun was not loaded!” “Sure, ye spalpeen, but the rabbit would nlver ’a’ knowed Is it ye’d hild yer blather!"