Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 6, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 February 1898 — The Passing of a Relative. [ARTICLE]

The Passing of a Relative.

They were out walking one evening, and he lifted his hat to a fine-looking old gentleman as they passed. “What a distinguished-looking gentleman,” she exclaimed. “Is he a relative of yours?” “Yes,” he replied, and there was a tremor of sadness in his voice, as he felt in the pocket where his watch had formerly reposed; “yes, he’s my uncle.” And the dear girl never knew.