Rensselaer Republican, Volume 25, Number 12, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 November 1892 — A Boston Tragedy. [ARTICLE]
A Boston Tragedy.
‘‘Clara,” he exclaimed, laying his hand upon his car.liac region, “I have long looked forward to this opportunity to tell you that I love you with all the ardor of a nature free from guile and duplicity. Say the little word, Clara, which shall make me the happiest of men. Or if your m ideh modesty seals your ruby lips, give me some keep-iake Which shall mutely say th t my love is returned, nd which shall be a constant reminder of this my hour of happiness. Stay! Let it be one of your golden tresses, just me little lock of your fragrant hair;” Clara blushed, and seeing that George took up the scissors from the table, she mqmured: ‘‘Nay, George, never mind the scissors; here it is (and she removed an affluent switch): take it; it cost me $lO, but such love as yours is worth far more than that”
