Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 88, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 April 1913 — Matter Easily Explained. [ARTICLE]

Matter Easily Explained.

Two lawyers met on the street. ‘Tvs been wondering about you,” said one. “What were you wondering about me?” I’ve heard you address a jury and I thought that you were the most eloquent man In Cleveland. Then I’ve heard you make an afterdinner speech at a banquet and you were—pardon me—pretty rotten. Now, how Is that?” “Hl tell you. When I’m talking to a jury my dinner depends on my speech. When I’m talking to a bunch of diners I’ve already had my dinner.