Rensselaer Journal, Volume 10, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 April 1901 — A Haughty Barber. [ARTICLE]

A Haughty Barber.

It was a barber who had long served on the cracKs of an Atlantic liner whose saloon was visited by one of the owners. The Indications of the general notion trade done by this tonsorial artists were much in evidence, and were Bet out with a skill that would have put an Oxford street window dresser to the blush. “I don’t quite like fills,” said the owner. “This is a ship, not a store,” and then jokingly added, “I think I shall have to make a change.” “I wouldn’t do that if I were you,” retorted the barber. “I’ve been with you now fifteen years, and if you dismiss me I’ll start an opposition line right away.”—Marine Journal.