Jasper County Democrat, Volume 8, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 April 1905 — Taken Literally. [ARTICLE]

Taken Literally.

“Now, children,’’ said a teacher, “I want you to be very still, so that you can hear a pin drop.” In an Instant all was silent After a moment of impatient waiting a little boy In the rear of the room called out: “Let her drop, teacher!”—Youth. Karsery Rhymes. THE WEATHER MAN. Oh, mustn’t it be awful To be a weather vane. When some folks want the sunshine And others want the rain? SPRING. When the wind begins to blow. Fly your kite and let It go. Toss the ball and see It drop, Roll a hoop and spin a top. MT PONT. I love my pony, don’t I, though? If he doesn’t go fast I let him go slow. Horses have feelings as well as you. And I think It's wicked to whip them, I do. —Washington Star.