Jasper County Democrat, Volume 11, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 4 November 1908 — A Busy Family. [ARTICLE]

A Busy Family.

“Say, bub,” said the book agent as he drew up at the gate of a house in a country town ou which was swinging a barefooted boy, “is your pa around?” “Nope. Pa’s out breakin’ in a colt,” was the reply. “Could I see your ma?” “Nope. Ma’s jest took a walk to break in a new pair of shoes.” “Is your big sister at home?” “Nope. Pete Lawson fell over town an’ busted bis leg, an’ she’s gone over to break the news to his ma.” “Maybe I could see another one of your sisters.” “Nope. The other’s gone to town to break a ten dollar bill.” “Wen, 1 guess I’ll have to talk to your big brother, then. Will you call him, plense?” “Can't. He's break in’ stone up at the county jail.” “Your folks seem to be pretty well occupied,” smiled the book agent. “Maybe I could interest .you in a big book bargain.” “Not me, mister.” replied the boy. “That feller cornin’ over the hill called me squint eyed yesterday, an’ I’ll soon be so busy breakin' his head that 1 won’t have no time to talk to you.”— Judge’s Library.