Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 22 October 1891 — Vain Appeal. [ARTICLE]

Vain Appeal.

Scene: Double-bedded room at a hotel; couple of friends have retired for the night. Pierre —“Jean, are you asleep?” ‘ Jean —“No.” Pierre —“Then will you lend me 5 francs?” •Jean—(A deep snore.) — Recueil Anecdotique.