Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 38, Number 15, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 29 September 1905 — Why Father Healy Was Glad. [ARTICLE]

Why Father Healy Was Glad.

The following story is told by a biographer concerning Father Healy, probably the cleverest Irish wit of modern times: The priest was once visiting a prominent nouveau riche neighbor, who took him to see his gorgeous and seldom used library. “There,” srfitl the vulgarian, pointing to a table covered with books—“are mv best friends.” “Ah,” replied Healy, with a quick sidelong glance at the virginal leaves, “I’m glad you don’t cut them I”