Rensselaer Republican, Volume 24, Number 50, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 August 1892 — He Knew Him. [ARTICLE]
He Knew Him.
The tailor never did know how 4ic managed to get the young man lo pay his bill, but it came to pasrin two or three years that he did, and one day, perhaps a month after that happy event, the young naan came in to see him. “What will you charge me,” he inquired, confidently, “for a suit of clothes? Something real nice, don’t you know.” The tailor calculated a. minute or so. “Well,” he said, “I guess about 1375." “What?” and the young man’s mouth flew open. “About $375,” repeated the tailor calmly. _ The young man leaned up against a pile of cloth to regain his composure. “How much for cash?” he inquired in a subdued tone. The tailor brightened up. “Oh, about S4O or $50." be said cheerfully, and the young man walked out. A man who puts off his'enjoyment too long will find it mislaid when he gets to it.
