Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 March 1884 — Had a Diamond at Home. [ARTICLE]

Had a Diamond at Home.

“So you want a position as clerk, do you?” asked the proprietor of the hotel of a dapper young applicant. “Yes, sir.” “Have you had much experience?” “Oh, yes, sir. I have been connected" with a great many of the large hotels, and can give the best of recommendations.” “Well,” said the landlord, “we want a clerk, but ” and he hesitated. “But what?” asked the young man. “l r ou seem to have no diamond breastpin.” “Yes, I have. I’ve got a big one, but I thought I wouldn’t wear it this morning.” “In that case,” said the hotel proprietor, with a relieved look, “the position is at your service. I thought at first you had a diamond yet to purchase, and the way business is going on just flow it might cramp me somewhat.”— Philadelphia Call.