Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 53, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 March 1915 — Remark Hard to Explain. [ARTICLE]

Remark Hard to Explain.

Everyone had gathered in the draw-ing-room after dinner, and. all were feeling contended with themselves as well an at peace with the outside world, when it was suggested as a pastime that every lady should state the gift she most coveted, and the possession of which Rhe would most prize. With prompt acquiescence each registered her choice. Mrs. Wellman wished for the most exquisite jewels extant, Mrs. King desired to be the bestdressed woman In society, Mrs. Drayton preferred to own the handsomest turnouts, while Mrs. Smith craved popularity. Robinson, springing from his chair, exclalmeg “Heavens! don’t any of you care for beauty?” Some of them still think It was intentional.