Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 40, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 6 December 1907 — A Fortunate Qualification. [ARTICLE]

A Fortunate Qualification.

The Italian fruit vernier muttered an angry threat as a passer-by slyly “lifted” a rosy apple from the stand and disappeared hurriedly into a convenient crowd. __ “Ay puncha da face offa da nexa mon wha’ taka da app!” declared the Italian vehemently. A passing policeman heard the remark and at once selected a blushing Baldwin. “Now punch,” he suggested, pleasantly. “Ah, notta you,” replied the Italian smilingly. “Ay saya da nexa mon.”— Judge.