Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 28 June 1894 — Why He Didn’t Kiss Her. [ARTICLE]

Why He Didn’t Kiss Her.

Detroit Free Press. The prosecuting attorney, in the breach of promise case thought he would make life a burden to the un - "fortunate young man who was the unwilling witnes.s. “Do you mean to say,” he asked after a lot of embarrassing questions, “that after you had been absent for an entire month you did hot kiss the plaintiff, to whom you were engaged to be married, when you first saw heron your return?” “I do,” responded the defendant firmly. ‘ ‘WflTydu'mak'e that statement to the jury?” “Certainly, if necessary.” “Do you think they would believe you?” “One of them would, I know.” “Ah, indeed. And why should he, pray?” “Because he was present when I first saw her. He was at the gate when I rode up, and she stuck her head out of the second story window, and I told her ‘how dye,’ and said I’d be back to supper in half an hour. I’m no giraffe,” and everybody in the court room smiled except the attorney.