Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1913 — Appreciated, but Costly Honor. [ARTICLE]

Appreciated, but Costly Honor.

On one occasion, when a public reception was given to Mr. Gladstone, a particularly obsequious old gentleman was Introduced to him and forthwith commenced flattering hiffi to such an extent that the late premier grew weary of him. so, bidding the man good day, he settled down heavily into the nearest chair. The bore, instead of passing on, lingered near and seemed to have something still in his mind, though he looked blissful. Mr. Gladstone observed this, and said, not sweetly, “May I ask you, sir, if you want anything more of me?” “Oh —oh, no,” said the man, smirking; “only perhaps I may be permitted to remark that I am proud to say that hat is having the inestimable honor to occupy the same chair with W. E. Gladstone.” —Weekly Telegraph.