Rensselaer Republican, Volume 20, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 August 1888 — Applying the Rule. [ARTICLE]

Applying the Rule.

Christian Auvccate. “Ma,” remonstrated Bobby, “when I was at grandma’s she let me have two pieces of pie.” “Well, she ought not to have done so,Bobby,” said his mother. “1 think two pieces of pie are too much for little boys. The older you grow, Bobby, the more wisdom you will gain.” Bobby was silenced, but only for a moment. “Well, tuff,” he said, “grandma is a good deal older than you%re.”