Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 178, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 August 1917 — Might Happen Again. [ARTICLE]

Might Happen Again.

Mrs. Euphemla Johnson was attended by a confidential colored friend of her own sex when the railroad company called her in to effect a cash settlement for the death of her husband, killed on his honeymoon. Mrs. Johnson had clouded her features with a heavy veil up to the time the corporation attorney had mentioned the sum, but when he produced the bills she threw back her badge of mourning and gazed eagerly on the bundle that flashed green and yellow in thick streaks. The lawyer withdrew after the signing of the release and the two were left alone. “ “Euphemla,” said the companion. “I suppose you’ll be gettin’ married again, now that you’re so rich.” Euphemla paused with a thick thumb »half-way to her mouth for moisture and reflection. “Es Ah do,” she observed before resuming the counting of the roll, “it’ll be some pusson on de Seabode Ayeh Line.”