Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1902 — Had a Valuable Reputation. [ARTICLE]

Had a Valuable Reputation.

“You have gained a great reputation as a liar,’’ said the editor to the reporter. “Yes, sir, I realize that but I can’t help it My reputation is the product of a great memory.” “Indeed?” “Yes, sir. I remember everything I see or hear, while my companions forget it. The result is that they dispute my stories, and the majority being against me I am convicted of falsehood.” “Give me an example,” said the editor. “Well, sir, the proprietor of this paper one day remarked in the hearing of the gang that you were a man of extraordinary ability. A month later in discusing your qualifications for your position at the press club I mentioned this remark of the proprietor’s and attempted to prove what he said by several of those who had heard it. They had all forgotten it, however, and proved by a preponderance of testimony that I was a liar.” “You were unfortunate,” said the editor. “But have a cigar, and, by the way, I have a nice assignment for you to-day.” “Thank you, sir.”