Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 June 1886 — She Could Not Divulge the Secrets of an Executive Session. [ARTICLE]

She Could Not Divulge the Secrets of an Executive Session.

She was the daughter of a Senator, and her sweetheart had been to see her every night since Lent had given them time and opportunity. Her father became somewhat alarmed, and the other morning he called her into his study. “My dear daughter,” he said, “I believe Mr. Blank has been to see you every night for some time past?” “Yes, papa.” “And he was here last night ?” “Yes, papa.” “Well, daughter, I want to know what occurred during your protracted interview in the paplor. I ask it, my child, because I have especial reasons for wanting to know.” 1 “Dear papa,” replied the girl, with tears in her eyes, “I do not doubt your right to ask what occurred there; but, papa, it was an executive session; and, papa, you would not have me divulge the secrets of such a meeting, would you?” The old man said never a word in reply.—Washington Critic.