Rensselaer Republican, Volume 16, Number 45, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 July 1884 — All But. [ARTICLE]

All But.

A Wolf met a nice, tender Goat in a quiet, retired spot on the Mountain,_ one Day, in the soft Summer time, and immediately -picked up his Knife and Fork and began looking over the Bill of Fare. “What would you do?” asked the Goat, with much trepidation. “I would discover what sort of a Layout this Caravansary can spread,” replied the Wolf. “Are there no Fire Escapes?” inquired the Goat. “I do not Know, nor do I care, as I Expect to take but one Meal here.” “But—but ” stammered the Goat. “Aw, don’t but me,” answered the Wolf, snappishly, and the next moment the Goat had hit him amidships and knocked him over a Precipice 200 Feet HighMoral—There should be a law against carrying concealed deadly weapons.— The Drummer.