Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 21, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 January 1886 — Greek Meets Greek. [ARTICLE]

Greek Meets Greek.

A Yankee and a Dutchman were traveling together. For provisions they had only one roasted chicken, which they had stolen at a farm-house. Choosing a sheltered nook for the night, the tramps began to discuss their supper, and lamented the small size of the chicken, which obviously was not sufficient to appease the hunger of the two stalwart men. Finally the Dutchman proposed that the chicken should be left for to-morrow’s breakfast, and that he who should have the best dream should take possession of the food. The Yankee readily agreed, but during the night, when his comrade was asleep, he hurriedly dispatched the prize, and, well satisfied, passed a dreamless night. Hi the morning both awoke simultaneously. The Dutchman had prepared an elaborate story about the marvelous dreams he had, and, being urged by the Yankee, began thus: “I dreamt I was in Heaven, beautiful angels surrounding me, sweet music and fragrance filled the air. I felt supremely happy, Moreover, before me was spread a beautiful table, loaded with the choicest delicacies in golden vessels; and what did you dream?” “Well,” replied the Yankee, “I dreamt I saw you in heaven gorging yourself with pigeon pie and strawberry shortcake, and so I ate the chicken.”