Evening Republican, Volume 15, Number 198, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 August 1911 — A Delicate Position. [ARTICLE]

A Delicate Position.

“Would you believe that I once took a prize which was offered for the most beautifully formed woman in the world, Mr. Smitherton?" “Your question Is rather embarrassing, Mrs. Gabbsley. If I told you that I believed you once won such a prize I should perhaps let It be understood that I had devoted special study to your outlines, and if, on the other hand, I were to say 1 did not believe you could ever have won a prize in a flneshape contest you would doubtless regard me with disfavor. May Ibe per* mitted to avail myself of the scientist’s privilege and answer yes or no?"