Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 16 December 1886 — An Accident. [ARTICLE]

An Accident.

“What’s the matter, Johnnie?” asked a small boy, as Johnnie emerged from the house, crying. “Frightful accident!” replied Johnnie, briefly. “No! What was it?” “Well, you see, I was talking to mother, and I got mad and sassed her ” “Yes.” “And then she started after me. ” “Yes.” “And I ran all over the house, and down into the yard, and round that; and then into the wood-shed, you know-—” “Yes, go on.” “Well, I was runnin’ under full steam, you see.” “Yes, yes; of course.” “And I ran into an open switch. The old gentleman was in the wood-shed with one. Terrible accident on that road, I can tell you. Tracks ain’t cleared yet No, I don't believe I’ll sit on the fence; I’d rather stand up. ” —The Rambler. Men may preach, and the world will listen, but profit comes by example. A parent inculcates gentleness in his children by many sound precepts; but they see him treat a dumb animal in a very harsh manner, and, in consequence, his instructions are worse than lost, for they are neither heeded nor respected. His example as a gentle and humane man would have been sufficient for his children without one word of command.