Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 May 1884 — Solving the Difficulty. [ARTICLE]

Solving the Difficulty.

“Will you give me 10 cents for a drink ?” asked a tramp. “Your frankness is so refreshing,” replied tlie gentleman, “that I w ould be glad to accommodate you, but, unfortunately, I have nothing less than a quarter.” “H’m, that is rather embarrassing. You wouldn’t care to give me the quarter, I suppose ?” “Hardly. In fact I have only a quarter in my pocket, and I shall probably want a drink myself before dinner.” “I see,” replied the tramp, “the situation is decidedly complicated. Allow me to think for a moment. Ah, I have it. Just give me the quarter, and we will take a little nip together at my expense.” —Philadelphia Call.