Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 May 1887 — They Wouldn’t Wait for Him. [ARTICLE]

They Wouldn’t Wait for Him.

, Lady-Now, since I’ve given you a good meal, won’t you saw and split a little kindling wood for me? Tramp—Madam, nothing would give me greater pleasiue, but- I have got to catch the through freight at a siding a mile away, where she stands to permit the passage of the express on the main line. As I have sent no intimation of my intention to take this particular train it will at once b? obvious to you ' that the/will not wait for me. They will proceed as soon as the express has passed and I—madam, I will be left But in gratitude for your kindness, madam, let me give you this piece of

advice: The next tramp that comes along, make him saw before he sees your food—saw! see?— Boston Cour- ■ ier. - . ■ ■