Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 25, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1895 — THE REAL TROUBLE. [ARTICLE]

THE REAL TROUBLE.

Why Kingley Did Not Like His New Home. Bingo—Didn’t you have some trouble in building your house? Kingley—Oh, a little. The architect made a slight mistake in the estimate, and it cost me $4,000 more than I counted on. Bingo—Was that all? Kingley—All? No, sir! The carpenters forgot there was such a thing as specifications, and left out a hall; but of course one shouldn’t mind a little thing like that. Bingo—Certainly not Kingley—Then the pipes were put in wrong, and had to be replaced. Bingo—That usually happens. Kingley—Oh,yes. Then I neglected my business for three months trying to find the architect, and that cost me a pretty penny. Bingo—But you expected that. Kingley—Certainly. After the place was finished I found my old furniture wouldn’t do, and I had to get a new outfit! Then my cellar flooded, the root leaked and the piazza warped; but these things aren't anything to the trouble I’m in now. Bingo—What’s the matter now? Kingley—l can’t sell the house.