Rensselaer Republican, Volume 28, Number 7, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 17 October 1895 — His Patronage Unnecessary. [ARTICLE]

His Patronage Unnecessary.

Prince Maximilian of Bavaria, the father of the Empress of Austria, was once traveling in the same carriage with a company promoter, who told him that his daughter was a leader of society in Vienna. “If you like,” he said, condescendingly, “I will give you a line to her, and you will meet all the best people in Vienna at her house.” “Thank you,” the prince replied, modestly, “but I am going to stay with a married daughter, and am not likely to see many people beyond Just her intimate friends.” “Perhaps I know your daughter?” said the man, interrogatively. “Perhaps,” replied the prince. “Well, what is the name of her husband?” pursued the other, unabashed; “I suppose lie has a name?” “Yes; his name is the Emperor Francis Joseph.” The financial gentleman had no more to say.