diff --git a/kmcomposewin.cpp b/kmcomposewin.cpp
index 7433eadab..9710d9008 100644
--- a/kmcomposewin.cpp
+++ b/kmcomposewin.cpp
@@ -335,9 +335,6 @@ KMComposeWin::KMComposeWin( const KMime::Message::Ptr &aMsg, bool lastSignState,
     mSignatureStateIndicator = new QLabel( editorAndCryptoStateIndicators );
     mSignatureStateIndicator->setAlignment( Qt::AlignHCenter );
     hbox->addWidget( mSignatureStateIndicator );
-
-    KConfigGroup reader( KMKernel::self()->config(), "Reader" );
-
     // Get the colors for the label
     QPalette p( mSignatureStateIndicator->palette() );
     KColorScheme scheme( QPalette::Active, KColorScheme::View );