Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 24, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 February 1886 — Required Quiet at the Table. [ARTICLE]

Required Quiet at the Table.

A lesson in table etiquette was taught by Master Willie, aged 5 years. “Mamina,” he said, with a severe look at the baby, who was drumming upon the table with his spoon vehemently, “will you please keep the children quiet?” Efforts were made, but in vain, and as the baby resumed operations the small brother with much emphasis asked to be excused from the table. In a short time he reappeared with his ears filled with cotton. “My dear,” said the tired mother, “could you not endure the noise as well as me?” “iso, mamma,” said "Willie, decidedly, “I ean endure a cannon tired close to my ear, but I can’t stand noise while I am eating.”— lrorj Times.