Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 33, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 April 1886 — A Discerning Clerk. [ARTICLE]

A Discerning Clerk.

A newly arrived Dakotan registered at a Washington hotel and said to the clerk: “I may want to stay some time; can yira give me a good room ?” “I think we can let you have one that will suit.” “I suppose you try to make it pleasant for guests ?” “Certainly, we aim to.” “Of .course. What I like in a hotel is something home-like.” “I think we can satisfy you on that score.” “I hope so! Now I’ll tell you; if you will see that I am made to feel perfectly at home during my stay you sha’n’t lose anything by it. ” “O, we’ll make it home-like for you. Let me see,” he continued, glancing over the register, “you are from Dakota ?” “Yes, I’m a member of the Dakota Legislature and-^—” “Here!” exclaimed the clerk, turing to a bell-boy, “show this gentleman to the poker-room.” —Estelline {Dali.) Bell.