Democratic Sentinel, Volume 22, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 April 1898 — Figures Mixed. [ARTICLE]

Figures Mixed.

For the first time in the history of a semi-swell family it was to have the luxury of a private telephone. The battery and wiring had been put in, and all that was necessary was the estab lishment of the connections. The handsome daughter of the household waited for the service to begin. The welcome ring came at a time when she was the only member of the family at home. She rushed to the telephone and gave the answering “Hello!” “Hello!” came back cheerfully. “You’re 31.” “What!” exclaimed the girl, hardly able to believe her ears. “You’re 31,” repeated the voice. “I’m not; and don't you dare insult me. Why, I'm just a little over The voice came back over the wire a jolly laugh. “I’ll have to beg your pardon, miss. I meant that 31 was your telephone number.”