Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 41, Number 120, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 November 1909 — Missionary Work. [ARTICLE]

Missionary Work.

Sir, I wish to marry your daughter,” faltered the young man. “You do eh?” exclaimed the fond parent. “Well, I have been rather expecting this, and, to -be thoroughly orthodox, J sbaU put & questions to you. Do you drink?” “No, sir. I abhor liquor," "You do, eh? Smoke?” “I never use tobacco in any form.” “Well, I didn’t suppose you ate it Do you frequent the race tracks ?*’ “I never saw a horse race in my life, sir." # ‘ "tJm-m-m. Play cards for money?" “Emphatically no, sir.* ' “Well, young man, I must say you are heavily handicapped. My daughter is a thoroughly society girl, and I can’t for the fife of me see what she la going to do with you. However. it’s her funeral, and if she wants to undertake the Job, Why, God bless you both!"—Philadelphia Ledger.