Evening Republican, Volume 20, Number 206, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 August 1916 — Jane Settled Him. [ARTICLE]

Jane Settled Him.

“Jane,” said her mistress, “you really will have to put a stop to the visits of your follower.” “Yes, I must, ma’am,” replied Jane. “But you have said that before,” expostulated her mistress, “and there It’s ended.” * ' “I’m sure I’ve done my best, ma’am,” said Ja-ne; “it isn’t easy. But I’ll try and settle him on my next Thursday out.” Her next Thursday out came and went. Her follower also came and went (with Jane), and Jane eventually a radiant mood. “I’ve settled him this time, ma’am I” she exclaimed breathlessly. Her mistress was delighted. But in the hour of victory one should be generous to the fallen foes, so she expressed hope that Jane had not been too hard on the young man. “Hard on him!” cried Jane. “No, ma’am, that I wasn’t. I’ve just married him, and Dleave at the end of the month 1”