Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1915 — By Waiting Patiently [ARTICLE]

By Waiting Patiently

“Patience and perse-erance will accomplish all things,” was a favorite saying of aif old miller. He had made this remark in a train one day on the way to market, when a pompous individual in the corner turned to him crossly and said: “Nonsense, sir. I can tell you a great many things which neither patience nor perseverance cam accomplish.” “Perhaps you can,” said the man, “but I have newer yet come across one thing.” “Well, then, I’ll tell you. Will patience and perseverance ever enable you to carry water in a sieve?” “Certainly.” “I would like to know how.” “Simply by waiting patiently for the water to freeze.”