Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1887 — FLASHES OF LIFE. [ARTICLE]

FLASHES OF LIFE.

Employer (to new clerk) —Didn’t I see you coming out of a- billiard saloon last night? New Clerk (frightened)—Ye-yes, sir. Em ployer—You play billiards then? New Clerk —Ye-yes, sir. Employer-r Well, after we close up I’ll go around and play you a game for the drinks. I’m something of a player myself. Old lady (shocked)—You little boys ought to be at Sunday school instead of playing base ball on the Lord’s day. Little boys—lt ain’t time for Sunday school. We’ve got a half an hour yet. Little girl (to guest at dinner)—Are you English, Mr. Wynn-Pell? Mr. Wynn-Pell—Yes, my dear. Do you like English people? Little girl—Oh, yes. Our servants are all English. Mamma says they are more respectful than Irish servants. “Is it likely that the fashion of wearing hoop skirts will ever be revived?” asked a reporter of a Sixth avenue drygoods dealer. “No, sir; not while the elevated roads are in existence,” replied the dealer, rather vaguely.