Jasper County Democrat, Volume 4, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 March 1902 — Got a Second Donation. [ARTICLE]

Got a Second Donation.

A charming little story is told of an encounter between the Emperor Alexander of Russia and a quick wltted young girl. During the occupation of Paris the Emperor Alexander was present at the anniversary of one of the hospitals. Plates for contributions were passed by the patronesses of the Institution to the visitors of the day, and a particularly pretty girl, presented her plate for royalty’s attention. The emperor dropped a handful of gold on the plate, saying to the young girl as he did so, “This is for beautiful bright eyes.” The pretty maid courtesled low and again presented her plate to the generous donor. “What, more?” asked the emperor with a smile. “Yes, sire," was the reply, given with eyes demurely cast down and mouth well under control, “now I would like something for the poor.” The second handful was even more liberal than the first, and the emperor evidently felt that his speech had been well met and matched, as he smiled after the pretty girl, who went her way rejoicing to the next visitor.— Youth’s Companion.