Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 280, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 December 1917 — The Ruling Passion. [ARTICLE]

The Ruling Passion.

“I’m sorry. Rollo,” said the young woman, gently, “but I fear that you must not hope. I am fond of you, but we can never marry. Yon see-—” “Yes. I see I” he interrupted bitterly. “You cannot marry me because I weigh 200 pounds. Nobody loves a fat man!” And with this quotation he strode forth into the night. But there is always a Chapter 11. Three weeks later our hero again stood in the presence of our heroine. “I have come back to renew my suit,” he said. “But, Rollo, did I not tell you that it was hopeless?” “Walt! Do not spurn me till you know all. I have been taking a gymnasium course. Today lam a bargain. I am reduced from 200 to 198!” Unable to withstand the great slash In values she fell into his arms.— Cleveland Leader. •