People's Pilot, Volume 3, Number 18, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 October 1893 — His Apt Reply. [ARTICLE]

His Apt Reply.

Countess , who is an American by birth and a delegate to the Columbian exposition from a foreign country, ap-

plied for a complimentary card of admission not long ago. The official to whom she spoke of the matter explained to'her that it would be impossible for him to issue such a card, because if it were lost he had no way of tracing it “A photographic pass is much better,” he said, “as it can be readily traced. Such passes,” he added, “are used by all members of the board of lady managers.” The countess objected to having her picture taken for a photographic pass, on the ground that she was a titled personage, and it would not be in conformity with etiquette. “Well,” replied the official, by way of persuasion, “my mother is a member of the board of lady managers, and when she comes to Chicago next week she will have her picture taken just like the other members.” “But you see,” said the lady, “I am a countess.” “Yes, I know,” retorted the official, “and my mother is a queen.” The countess stamped her foot, and without another word turned and left the