"
Mr. Spriggins became more and more eloquent upon the necessary
qualifications of the future Mrs. Spriggins, and then once more
addressed the gentleman behind the desk.
"Well, now, Mr. Agent, suppose you don't mind me a askin' a few
questions on this eer bisness."
"Not at all sir, that is our pleasure Mr. ----"
"Spriggins sir. I'm Moses Spriggins of Mill Crossin', but they allus
call me Mose to hum for short."
Mr. Spriggins would have added further explanatory remarks but was
interrupted by the official:
"Now Mr. Spriggins, I wish to hear from you--"
"What do you say the name of this consarn is Mr. Agent?"
"The Dominion Safety Fund Life Association."
"Well now, that's a terrible long name. Hanged if that doesn't beat
Uncle Amaziar Wiggleses family, for their oldest gal's name is
Samanthy Eunice Esmereldy Jerushy."
At this speech Mr. Spriggins burst into a fit of laughter, affording
sufficient proof to the company that there was little need of the
necessary medical examination to testify that the applicant was of
sound health.
"Why do you call it the Dominion Fund?" queried the applicant
looking intently at the title.
"Because it is the only one of its kind in the Dominion sir!"
"All right, Mr.
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