Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 5, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 September 1893 — A Trifle Too Leisurely. [ARTICLE]

A Trifle Too Leisurely.

Pittsburg Dispatch. She wasn’t blessed with much beauty, but she was dressed and had the appearance of being exact. She She came into the Union depot and tripped to the ticket office. The big clock on the wall said it was exactly —p. m. “What time does the next train leave for Chicago?” she asked. “It will start in five minutes.” “How much is the fare?” “Twelve dollars.” “I thought it was only ten. “Twelve dollars is the usual fare.” —“Will it be any cheaper to-mor-row?” “Not a cent." “Well, I’ll take a ticket!” “Here you are.” “Can you change a SSO bill?” “Yes, change a SSOO bill.” It took her some time to gather up her change and stow it away. When she had performed the operation, she smiled and asked: “What time died you say the train went?” “The train is gone. There will be another one to Chicago to-mor-row morning.” It was then that the woman vented her wrath upon the ticket seller, but three other people who had been waiting in line behind, and who had also missed the train, smiled grimly.