Democratic Sentinel, Volume 18, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 March 1894 — Slapping the Wrong Man. [ARTICLE]

Slapping the Wrong Man.

A funny incident, accompanied by a witty retort, was enjoyed the other day as the crowd was surging out of one of the theaters. In front of a party of gentlemen was a man with his cellar turned up above his ears. “Why, there is B,” said one of the party. “He doesn’t seem to see us; I guess I’ll wake him up. ” At the same time, and without stopping to think, he stepped forward and hit the bundled-up individual a terrific slap on the back. The man turned around as he received the blow and disclosed to the astonished eyes of the hilarious gentleman the face of a total stranger. He hesitated a moment before the calm nnd inquiring gaze of the man in front, and then, stepping forward, said: “I beg your pardon, sir; but, to tell the truth, I took you for another man. ” “lam," was the quiet reply."—lndianapolis Sentinel.