Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 113, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 May 1913 — Something New to Her. [ARTICLE]

Something New to Her.

Childish sarcasm seldom is so Intended. Usually it is the result , ot the keen, clear judgment springing from instinctive and instantaneous realization of the truth. But sometimes it has a cutting ring. Mr. and Mrs. Stubbs,' for instance, are devoted home missionaries. Their children are well used to being told that highly desirable articles of food and clothing are not for them but “for the Lord," or some ecclesiastical equivalent. This fact occasioned little Jessie's recent sharp speech. “Oh, mother, those cookies smell good!” she cried, entering the kitchen in which her mother was busied. "Are they for the Young People's society or the Sunday school picnic?” "Neither, dear,” was the answer, “they are for you.”

Jessie, who had forgotten all about her Imminent birthday,, was surprised and delighted. "Oh, mother,” she exclaimed again, her eyes dancing, “are we redlly going to have some ourselves?"