Rensselaer Republican, Volume 22, Number 43, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 June 1890 — Inviting an Invitation. [ARTICLE]

Inviting an Invitation.

Exchange. A minister had traveled some distaqpe to preach, and at the conclusion of the morning service waited for some one to invite him to dine; but the congregation dispersed without noticing him. When the house was nearly empty, the minister stepped up to a gentleman and said: ‘‘Brother, will you go home to dinner with me to dayP” “Where do you live?” “About eighteen miles from here, sir.” “No, but you must dine with me,” answered the brother, with a flushed face, whioh invitation the clergyman bravely accepted.