Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 47, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 19 July 1894 — The Long and Short Weep. [ARTICLE]

The Long and Short Weep.

Chicago Record. When Lawrence Barrett’s daughter was married, Stuart Robson sent a check for five thousand dollars to the bridegroom. Miss Felicia Robson, who attended the wedding conveyed the gift. “Felicia,” said her father upon her return, “did you give him the check?” “Yes, father,” answered the dutiful daughter. “What did he say?” asked Robson. “He didn’t say anything,” replied Miss Felicia, “but he shed tears.” “How long did he cry?” - “Why, father, I didn’t time him; I should say, however, that he wept fully amainute,” “Fully a minute!” roared Robson, “why, I cried an hour after I’d signed it!”