Rensselaer Republican, Volume 17, Number 36, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 14 May 1885 — Charles Francis Adams’ Wit. [ARTICLE]

Charles Francis Adams’ Wit.

Did you ever hear that Charles Francis Adams was a wit? Well, when he went as Minister to England, and a dinner was given to him by the Premier, one of the speech-makers, alluding to various classes in Europe, said; “Our distinguished guest will tell urtbat all men are created equal—-I Buppose?” turning with the bantering question to Mr. Adams. “Yes,” said the latter promptly. “All men created equal?” repepted the orator, incredulously. "Yes, created equal,” explained Mr. Adams; “but shortly after that the fun begins!” —New York Work/.