Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 106, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 3 May 1916 — Lot of Truth in a Jest. [ARTICLE]

Lot of Truth in a Jest.

The managers of new apartment hotels are very particular about new tenants. After a man and his wife had hired apartments in an uptown hotel yesterday, the manager asked about references, financial, social and moral. “I suppose the fact that I am to pay in advance disposes of the first,” said the newcomer. “As for the social end, we are not in the swim to any extent, always fearing to get out of our depths. So far as our moral standard is concerned, I happen to love my wife and I expect her to live here with me.” “Good, very good,” exclaimed the manager. “Only a matter of form, you know.",. "Well,” said the prospective tenant in a doubting manner, “how about your references? I am very particular, you see.” “What,” gaßped the manager. “Why, this is one of the most exclusive —” "That’s all right/' interrupted the man, “has the president of this hotel company been sued for divorce and did his affinity live here? Is she here now? I wouldn’t like my wife to meet her. What kind of people have you living here? On whom did you say I could call for information?” But the manager was speechless. —New York Times.