Rensselaer Democrat, Volume 1, Number 3, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 April 1898 — Why She Wanted a Pint. [ARTICLE]

Why She Wanted a Pint.

Ethel to small, ta* extremely eoberariaded, and therefore to be trusted to ram em household errands. The ether day her mother called her ttera her play and said: “Ethel, I want yon to ran over to the grocer’s and get me a qaart of vinegar.” Ethel looked thoughtful and hesitate*. “I’d rather get a pint, mamma,” ■she anawwe*. “Why, Ethel, deori” exclaimed her asteatahe* parent, *1 need a quart, which you must get.” Again the tittle one paused. “Ko,” she said, “TH get you a pint.” “Fm surprised at you! Why should you buy me a pint when I want a quart?" Insisted the mother. “Because,” answered Ethel, the tears befitaofnff to come, “I can say pint, and I ean’t say krort!”