Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1886 — A Remarkable Youth. [ARTICLE]

A Remarkable Youth.

“Have you any offspring ?” inquired the severe, long-haired passenger of a stranger by his side. “Oh, yes, sir,” was the polite reply, “a son. ” “Ah! indeed. Does he use tobacco?” “Never touches it in any form.” “I’m glad to hear that. Tobacco is monstrously sinful. Does he indulge in spirituous liquors?” “Never tasted a drop in his life.”. “Excellent. Stay out at night?” “No, sir. Never thinks of going out after supper. ” “I’m very pleased to know this, sir. Your son is a remarkable young man.” “Oh, he’s not a young man. He’s a two-months-old baby. ” — Baltimorean.