Rensselaer Republican, Volume 15, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 February 1883 — Embarrassing Questions. [ARTICLE]

Embarrassing Questions.

Afkanaaw Traveler. “Pa,” said the Rev. MuUuttle's little son, “Samson was a strong man, wasn’t he T “Samson was the strongest man that ever lived.” “Tell me about him.” “It was intended that Samson should be the strongest man, and before he was bom—” The bewildered expression on the child’s face arrested the minister in his narration. “Before he was bom?” “Yes ; before—that is before he was found in the hollow stum —” “Just like little sister V “Yes ; just before he was found an angel appeared and foretold of his strength, saying that no razor must touch his head.” “Was the angel afraid that the razor would cut him V “No, the angel meant that his strength lies in his hair and that his hair mart not be cut off”

“If I let my hair grow long can I lift more than I can now?” ‘<l don’t know about that.” “Are women stronger than men?” “No.” “Bnt they’ve got longer hair V “Yes; they have longer hair.” “A woman couldn’t whip you, could she ?” “Not, not easily.” “Was Samson a Democrat T “I don’t know.” “Bnt yon do know. I’d know if I was as old as yon. How many was it that Samson killed ?" “One thousand.” “He was bad, wasn’t he “No.” ’ “Bnt when a man kills anybody he’s bad?” “The Lord was with Samson.” “But the Lord says you musu’t kill anybody, Did Samson go to Heaven?” “I suppose.” “He is the strongest angel there, ain’t he?” “You are getting foolish again.” “But I want to know. Will you know Samson when you go to heaven?” “I suppose so.” “But you won’t fool around him will yon? If he was to hit you he’d break your wings, wouldn’t he ?” “Go to your mother. The next time yon attempt to question me about the Bible I shall whip you.”