Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 17, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1895 — Selfish Tommy. [ARTICLE]

Selfish Tommy.

Compliments and kind wishes should be swallowed at once, and no questions asked. A little Chicago boy, according to the Record, had greeted his grandfather with a very politely expressed birthday greeting. The old gentleman thanked hyn, but being of a facetious turn, felt bound to ask a question. “4jid why do you hope that I may haVe many happy returns of the day?” he inquired. “ ’Cause yob always give me something,” answered the innocent Tommy.