Democratic Sentinel, Volume 17, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1893 — His Thoughts Were Elsewhere. [ARTICLE]

His Thoughts Were Elsewhere.

The easiness with which aged people fall into a mood of reminiscence is exemplified: by an anecdote in the Texas Siftings. Johnny, who is much interested in American history, thought he would test his grandfather's knowledge of the subject. So, as the old gentleman sat reading his newspaper, Johnny began: - “Grandpa, do you know what great war broke out in 1812 ?” The old man lifted his eyes and looked at Johnny over his spectacles “Why,” said he, “that was the year I married your grandmother. ”