Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 35, Number 142, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 December 1903 — The Lesser Evil. [ARTICLE]

The Lesser Evil.

Mr. Nolah had received a long tongue-lashing from Mr. Quigley, and his friends were urging on him the wisdoiir of vindicating his honor by a prompt use of his fists. “But he’s more than me equal,” said Mr. Nolan, dubiously, “and look at the size of hlm.’ r .» “Sure, and you don’t want folks to be saying Terry Nolan Is a coward?” demanded a reproachful friend. “Well, I dunno,” and Mr. Nolan gazed mournfully about him. “I’d rather that than to have them saying day afther to-morrow, ‘How natural Terry looks!”