Jasper County Democrat, Volume 3, Number 38, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 December 1900 — Lost His Bet. [ARTICLE]

Lost His Bet.

The other day a Londoner sold to * countryman: *TU bet yon anything yon like you cannot spell three elmple words that I shall give you within forty seconds.” “11l take that on. Now, then, what are they?” sold- the countryman. “Well, here goes,” said the Londoner, as he pulled out his watch: “London.” ''li-o-u-d-o-n. ” “Watching.” “W-a-t-c-h-i-n-g.” ~ "Wrong,” said the Londoner. “What?” exclaimed the countryman, in surprised tones; “I’ve spelt the words you gave me correctly. I’m certain I’m not ” “Time’s up!” the Londoner said, triumphantly; “why didn’t you spell the third word—w-r-o-n-g?”—London Spore Moments. —-