Evening Republican, Volume 59, Number 74, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1917 — Willing to Oblige. [ARTICLE]

Willing to Oblige.

John’s father kept a candy store, and the little fellow often carried candy to school to divide with the other children. One morning the Teacher noticed a strong smell of peppermint and began to investigate In order to stop eating during school hours. Unable to detect the culprit, she bent over small John and whispered : “John, have you any candy?” “No, ma’am,’’ he replied ~ “Have any of the other boys any?” “No, ma’am.” As she turned away he touched her hand and said, “I will bring you some at Ladies’ Home Journal.