Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 1, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 January 1894 — Prompt Reply. [ARTICLE]

Prompt Reply.

Some business is best done quickly and with few,words. Other business, of a more delicate nature, is commonly entered upon in a mote leisurely manner,or Now and then, however, a man is found who makes jno such distinction. Farmer Jones sought an interviewwith Widow Brown. He had long prided himself upon his short-horn cattle; she was, in her way, as proud of her poultry and pigs. “Widow Brown,” said he, “I am a man of few words but much feeliDg. I possess, as you know, between three and four hundred head of cattle. I have saved up eight hundred dollars or so, and I’ve a tidy and comfortable home. I want "you to become my wife. Now, quick’s the word with me; I give you five minutes to decide!” “Farmer Jones,” said Widowßrowh, “I am a woman of few words—l’ll say nothing of my feelings.possess, as you know, between three and four hundred head of poultry and about ten score of pigs.“ I have nigh twelve hundred dollars well invested—my late husband’s savings and my own earnings. I tell you I wouldn’t marry you if it were a choice between that and going ,to the scaffold. Sharp’s my word, and! give you three minutes to clear off my premises!”