Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 2, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 September 1883 — A Wedding Fee. [ARTICLE]

A Wedding Fee.

Bev. Dr. Samuel E. Appleton, of Philadelphia, tells the following story at his own expense F A young couple called on him one day and asked him to marry them. He saw no objections,and in a few moments they were man and w-ife; Thedelighted and happy groom then walked reluctantlytoward thy minister gud asked. “Doctor, how much is your fee?” “I have no fix ed price, but 'gen er ally receive slo.’-' was the answer. The bright smile of the Jersey groom seemed to leave him then; but, bracing himself, he said: “You see. doctor, lam a little short at present, but would like very much to pay you. I am a bird fancier, and amrimpoTtiifg a lot of educated parrots from London, Now, instead of paying you hi cash, suppose I present you with one of these birds or their arrival ?’’ “I should be glad to have parrot,” admitted the doctor. ” “Well, it's agreed then. I'll send you one in a few days; but have you a cage to put the bird in?” ' “No, I have not. How much does a cage cost?” "Oh, you can get a good one for $2.50,” was the reply. Without any further remarks Dr. Appleton handed the “benedict” the required amount, and he departed. The doctor has never since heard or seen anything of the groom, bride, par rot, cage or the $2.50.