Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 19, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 March 1905 — An Exact Equivalent. [ARTICLE]

An Exact Equivalent.

There are many instances of “getting even” which are at once just and ungenerous, and although we may smile at the return thrust, we can hardly avoid a twinge of disapproval over the bad manners involved. ludeed, it is a well-accepted fact that no man can go out of his way to seek witty revenge without lowering bls own dignity. . The New York Tribune gives this base in point, touching Whistler, the artist. He was extravagantly fond of a French poodle, and once, when the dog had some trouble with its throats sent for Sir Morel Mackenzie, the great specialist. Mackenzie was not pleased, but prescribed for the dog, and took a partial revenge by charging a big fee. The next day he sent for Whistler in great baste, and tlie artist, feeling that he had been summoned on some matter connected with the poodle, dropped bls work and hastened to Mackenzie’s house. “How do you do, Mr. Whistler?” said tlie surgeon, gravely. "I wanted to see you about painting my front door.”