Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 20, Number 71, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 May 1899 — Love Up To Date. [ARTICLE]

Love Up To Date.

It was the evening of the great game, and the renowned twirler sat on the sofa with bis sweetheart. “Play nearer your base, darling,” murmured she coyly, and accepting her gentle coaching he drew her to him with enticing out curve. “And who shall umpire our nuptials, love?” said he, having taken one kiss and making a bold effort to steal second. “I care not sweetheart,” said she gently, “so the game ends in a tie,” and they fastened their faces together in one long luscious twobagger. And he*telegraphed her father this*liner; “Score, one to two in my favor. Due to good team work. Send gate receipts at at once, for we need support.