Jasper County Democrat, Volume 1, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 27 August 1898 — The Dreaded Comes to Pass. [ARTICLE]

The Dreaded Comes to Pass.

“Hush, now; your shoes squeak! Take them off.” “Do you think he is asleep?” “Yes, but don’t breathe. Now wait.” “How infernally dark the house is. Can’t I light up a little?” “Sh-h! Certainly not. He would hear the match. Come.” “Hang the stairs! Ht>w they creak!” “Step softly. Don’t stumble.” “Where «re you?” ~ “Keep quiet. Don’t breathe so loud.” “I—l can’t help it. I can’t hold It In.” “Sh-h-h!” ■ “Hang that Infernal chair!” “Now you’ve gone and done it! The baby is awake.”—Cleveland Plain Dealer.