Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 25 May 1901 — Some Meaningless Phrases. [ARTICLE]

Some Meaningless Phrases.

The girl may have hinted she’d like to essay Some ballad or similar thing; She may have suggested she’d like to display How clearly her upper notes ring; But when she’s Invited It’s proper to say She “kindly consented to sing.” The youth may have pleaded with voice and with pen For some one to “give him a show”; He ne’er “gets a job," though appealing to men With tales of his worth and his woe; But, given a chance, be complaisantly then “Accepts a position,” you know. To pose as a patroness may be the aim Of the dame on pre-eminence bent. Though tricks that she tries in this popular game May clearly reveal her intent, You’ll notice, when asked for the use of her name, She “graciously gives her consent.” —Chicago Evening Post. *