Evening Republican, Volume 18, Number 72, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 March 1914 — WHAT DID HE WANT? [ARTICLE]

WHAT DID HE WANT?

He finally looked up from his newspaper,' after making sure that the street car could hold no more and was on its way. He observed that the woman in front of him, clinging to a strap, was young and beautiful. He gbt up almost reluctantly and proffered his seat. “Thank you," she said. “1 am very glad to be able tn give you a chance to ride in comfort," he Baid. "It is so good of you,”

she answered. ‘‘There seem to be few men who are willing to stand for the sake of the ladies,” he continued. ‘‘Yes,’’ she assented. “I always am glad to offer my seat to a lady who appreciates my courtesy.” “I am sure the ladies must always do that.” “No, 1 ahi sorry to say that they don’t. They generally say thank you, but that is easily said.” He looked down as If. he expected a further assur-

ance of her gratitude. She returned his gaze for a monjent, and then coldly asked: “Well, do you expect me to kiss you?”