Evening Republican, Volume 16, Number 200, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 August 1912 — Gathered Smiles [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Gathered Smiles

ARISTOCRACY. "Is your mother at home, Bubf** "No, sir, Mother is at the police itatlon.’’ "What is she doing there?" "Furnishing bail for our chauffeur, who was arrested while taking her to town in our automobile this morn“Is your father here?” “No, sir. Father is in court” "I see. He is helping your mother to get the chauffeur set free, is he?” "No, father has been indicted for destroying books that the government wanted in a trust-busting case.” “And are you the only child your parents have?” “No, sir. I have a sister.” “Is she at home?" “She’s out at one of the country clubs entertaining a French count” "Well, it is evident that your family belongs to our most aristocratic circle.” '