Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 187, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 August 1918 — He Hadn't Realized. [ARTICLE]

He Hadn't Realized.

The custodian of an Indianapolis building recently hired a colored man, George, to work, about the building. George had alpsetysjgorked as a “house man” and came well recommended. The first day of his employment, however, George was out for lunch the greater part of three hours. The custodian was naturally annoyed. “Where in thunder have you been?” he inquired the minute he set eyes on the erring George. “Me? Why, Tse been home takln’ a nap,” George answered, in a surprised tone. “I always takes a nap in the middle of the day.” “Well, believe me,” the custodian declared, “you don’t de that any more. You’re needed around here.” Was George aggrieved? Not a bit of it. A most appreciative grin spread over his face. “Well, now,” he said slowly, “you’ll have to excuse me this time, boss. It’s just that I didn’t realize before how important I is asound here.”