Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 113, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 May 1915 — PERFECT RIGHT TO OBJECT [ARTICLE]

PERFECT RIGHT TO OBJECT

Man Wearing Pair of Tan Shoes Positively Refueee to Allow Lady Solicitor to Blacken Them.

Mr. Brown had Just thrust his feet beneath his desk and comfortably settled himself for a long afternoon’s work when the office door opened and a lady canvasser mitered with a satchel slung from her shoulder. “An agent!” groaned Mr. Brown, as she advanced to his side. “Good aftemon, sir,” said she, polotely. “Have you any objection to a lady blackening your shoes for you?” “Indeed I have!” responded Hr. Brown, emphatically. “Oh, you mustn’t mind a little thing like that,” said she, reassuringly. “It’s just a matter of business. I’m introducing a new kind of shoe polish, and I can’t sell you some unless I demonstrate to you what it is, can I? So just put out your feet and I’ll black your shoes in a moment.” “I cannot permit it, madam,” asseverated Mr. Brown. “On no account will I permit you to do such a thing.” “I know, a great many gentlemen do object to letting a lady do such Work, and a very great credit it is to their gallantry," said the lady salesagent, simpering. “Oh, I don’t mind that,” asserted Mr. Brown, interrupting her. “Why, what is your objection, then?” “Mine are tan shoes.”.