Home › Toasters And Toasts › Governors

Governors

The governor of a western state was dining with the family of a Representative in Congress from that state, and opposite him at table sat the little girl of the family, aged ten. gazed at the Governor solemnly throughout the repast. She Finally the youngster asked, "are you really and truly a governor?" "Yes," replied the great man laughingly; "I really and truly am." "I've always wanted to see a governor," continued the child, "for I've heard Daddy speak of 'em." "Well," rejoined the Governor, "now that you have seen one, are you satisfied?" "No, sir," answered the youngster, without the slightest impertinence, but with an air of great conviction, "no, sir; I'm disappointed."