Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 105, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 May 1913 — Gathered Smiles [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

Gathered Smiles

HIS ALTER EGO. The boarding sehool miss was allowed to walk down the street ail by herself. In less than an hour she got into trouble. Bhe had smashed a corner loafer in the face. So she had to be cross-examined. ‘‘Why did yOu hit this man?” “Because he winked at me.” “How did you know he was winking at you? The sand might have been blowing in his face.” “Because he winked at me with one eye.” “What did you do then?” "I hit him in his ‘alter ego.’ ” "Talk English. What do you mean by his alter ego?” “His other L” —Cleveland Plain Dealer.