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Show The Mean Godfather. Conp.reaman Morrell of Phlladcl pliln. In a dlcutnn of Iho Delaware river annroprlalluns. mentioned a mean man "There aro many mean men,11 ho snld, "hut this mnn surely was tho meanest of them all lles.dos bolnn mean he was also rich. To n. poor jounu couplo living nesr blm a eon was born and thoy decided to name their son after tho mean man, and to ask him to stand aa Its god father. "Ho consented Ho was flattered "Thercu-on the Joy of this poor j-cning couplo waa great. Thoy wondered won-dered what gift tho rich godfather would give to his little godson. Per hapa a bonso and lot? Perhaps a halt dozen government bonds? Perhaps a herd ot tattlsT" Senator Morrell panied and smiled, "What do yon auppoae," ho said, "tho mean man sent tho youngster! Ho sent It. sir, n cup that one of his Cochin Cbltm hens had won at a pool try show." |