Jasper County Democrat, Volume 6, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 March 1904 — Heredltary Diplomacy. [ARTICLE]

Heredltary Diplomacy.

Elizabeth's father has a name that is a synonym for diplomacy. The little girl was immensely fond of an aunt whose object in life was to embroider. The bright silks pleased the child, and ■he would sit quietly for a long time perched on the arm of the big chair her aunt affected, watching the needle go in and out of the linen. One day she had a little cousin visiting her. Although delighted with her guest, she was unable to tear herself away from the embroidery. At last her aunt said to her: “Elizabeth, it is very rude for you to leave your guests in this way. You must play with Kitty.” She immediately Jumped from the chair, ran over to where her cousin was playing with the dolls and said in the most polite manner: “Kitty, let us play I left town for the summer. Goodby, dear. I hope you'll have a lovely time on your vacation.” She then returned to her perch on the armchair perfectly satisfied. Her duty was over. Trustworthy. Little Bess (aged four)—Mamma, does you like candy? Mamma—No, dear. It always makes me sick. Little Bess—Well, I’m awful glad of It. You’re Just the woman I want to hold my candy while I dress dollie. The Boy That Langka. I know a funny little boy, The happiest ever born; His face Is like a beam of joy, Although his clothes are torn. I saw him tumble on his nose And waited for a groan. But how he laughed! Do you suppose He struck his funny ooneT There’s sunshine in each word he speaks; His laugh is something grand; Its ripples overrun his cheeks Like waves on snowy sand. He smiles the moment he awakes And till the day 1s done. The schoolroom for a Joke he takes; His lessons are but fun. No matter how the day may go. You cannot make him cry; He’s worth a dozen boys I know Who pout and mope and sigh. —Sunbeam.