Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 161, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 July 1913 — Why They Came. [ARTICLE]

Why They Came.

Willie, aged four, had been invited out to tea with his mother, and, while he was being dressed for the occasion. the delights in store for him had been depicted in glowing terms. While his mother chatted with their hostess, Willie sat In solemn silence, and at last the lady of the house rose. “Now I must bring in tea,” she announced, then added: “Would Willie like some tea?” The child eyed her In astonishment, and, *in a deeply hurt tone, responded? “Why, that’s what we came for!”