Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 19, Number 20, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1897 — She Had No “Scolding Locks.” [ARTICLE]

She Had No “Scolding Locks.”

Some people are absolutely devoid of tact. One of these is a youthful matron who, wishing to make her very dearest friend—another young matron —a birthday present, decided on the purchase of a handsome pair of shell side combs. Nothing could have been more appropriate for the blonde tresses of her friend, and the giver felt much pleased with her selection when she went to call on her and give her the pretty ornaments. “I thought you would like them,” she said when her friend had admired them and thanked her rapturously, “you will find them so handy to fasten up your scolding locks.” “What do you mean?” asked her friend, in a surprised tone. “Did you never hear of scolding locks? They are the short ends of your hair that are always flying loose. They bother so much, but side combs keep them in order, besides being very becoming ornaments.” “So you think I have scolding locks —then I must be a scold. Thanks, awfully, dear, but I don’t beMeve I need any combs. Keep them for your own scolding outfit,” and the face of the “dearest friend” clouded with anger. “Very well, just as yon like. Goodby, dear,” and the donor of the combs snatched them up and carried them home, where she has a fit of hysterics. And all because she needed a little tact.