People's Pilot, Volume 6, Number 30, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 January 1897 — Satisfactory Chaperonage. [ARTICLE]

Satisfactory Chaperonage.

I rowed with Doris in my boat Far from the city's noise, ▲nd found a pleasant spot to float Where leaves and lilies poise Upon the little waves that creep To rock the drowsy birds to sleep. We talked, hut we were not alone, Which seemed to disconcert us; Aunt Josie was our chaperon. But little did she hurt us. For. when I looked. 1 found her deep In calm, unchaperoning sleep. The chance was far too good to miss. And, Doris being willing, I backward leaned and took a kiss That set my pulses thrilling; When, lot I saw Aunt Josie peep— The wretch had only feigned her sleep! But Doris sat with downcast eyes, Nor dreamed we were discovered, While just a hint of mild surprise O’er Aunty Jo’s face hovered; And then she winked, to show she’d keep My secret, and again feigned sleep! —Ellis Parker Butler in New York Sun. Novelties in suspenders at Fred Phillips’. Mrs. English and son have returned from Danville, 111., where they have been since Christmas. Coen & Brady want 50,000 bushels of corn by Jan. 15. Miss Stella Jacks, daughter of N. H. Jacks was married, Sunday at her father’s House in Rensselaer, to Mr. Fran k H. Sorrel, of Lebanon, Rev. B. F. Fer guson officiating, The bridal pair will remain for the present with Mrs. Sorrel’s father. A complete line of gents furnishings at Fred Phillips’. %