Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 34, Number 13, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 15 October 1901 — Caller Held Up. [ARTICLE]

Caller Held Up.

Mistress —Jane, have you ever been second girl before? Jane —No, mum; alius cook. Mistress —Then, when a caller comes you take the card, show the lady into the reception room and bring the card to me. J will then tell you what to do. Next afternoon: Jane appearing at the door of her mistress’ sitting room—Caller down stairs in th’ hall. Mistress —In the hall? Why didn’t you show her into the reception room? Jane —She didn’t hev no ticket. —Boston Herald.