Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1887 — It May Come to This. [ARTICLE]

It May Come to This.

Boston Transcript. Applicant for work— Do you want to employ any more help, , ir?” Proprietor—Yes, I believe we are a little short-handed. Are you sure you understand the business?” Applicant—l ought to. I’ve worked at it for twenty years and I can bring you a recommendation from every man I ever worked for. Proprietor—Can’t you come in again? The office-boy is out just now, and the porter and-the private watchman are holding a labor meeting, i’ll state your case to them when they are disengaged, and if they are willing I shall be glad tc hire you. But I’ll tell you frankly that, though I may be able to get the con sent oi the private watchmen and the porter, I’mßomewhal, in doubt about the office-boy. He’s awfully particular, However, it’ll do no harm to call again,