Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1856-03-01

among which were, Bought OF - and be,
low which were almost interminable lines of
Writing and figures. A hurried falling of the
eyes 70 the footing up Of the column Of figures
gave tne ulwelcome result. 1t was the gro
GER oul, and the sum total Of one hundred
nu snir.y,one dollars. His exclamation Of
Of bis wife. 'O1"u ~ sue oyes
ingly. H''D0'' iA''sf-
Greens account
Vn ms bill can't be very large: for
never sent the pass book when 4 had the
money to buy what wanted.'i
II is hundred and thirty-one do,l.rn
That seems impossible >"
presume it's all right. But von 90,
look over it yourself"
The bill was carefully scanned, thoush
without discovering any error of conseoue
Two barrels of four, q basket of wine, and a
few other items, counted up heavily.
Jacob" said Mrs Jones, speaking In n
low, winning, but very earnest voice, Sthere
Is something wrong in all this. No reason in
the world exists Why We should have these
bills to trouble us -
"I don't know about that" rep,ied Mr.
Jones, somewhat mocdily, " L wish 1 could
believe so''
"We ought to pay the cash for everything
we buy Mrs. Jones ventured upon more
decided position.
g 1t is easy enough to say that retorted
her husband, evidently fretted by the words
But how is the cash to be paid down when
We haven't the cash in our purses s?''
Are you really desirous Of having this
question Of paying cash solved?" Mrs., Jones
queried in a pleasant way.
20, certainly. Read me the riddle and
shall be eternally obliged"
believe can show that there was no
need of running up these two bills, at least
"Yes"
81 am all attention.
lars?" wv
"Ye,." t..
eff l can show you where, during the last
SIX months, one hundred dollars have been
spent needlessly, in pretty round sums. will
you concede that similar sums have gone in
the same way, TO an equal amount 2'
go, yes; Tn csncede to it without a mo-
ment's hesitation"
Very well; take your pencil and set down
the items as L name them
paper.
+" There are fourteen dollars for that pair of
Mr.. Jones WINGED little, but did not rsply.
Ihe vases had been purcha solely to graft
fy his WHEAT least he had ALWAYS. in his
own mind, assumed this to be the case-apd
her mention OF these articles first seemed a
little unkind
This article Mr.. Jones had bought at a pub-
Inc sale, where it went of " tenptingly low"
Ii proved too wide for the pier, and rather
maIred than the increased the beauty of his
parlor.
Very well; 20 on" said he, in a voice
not over cheerful
Six dollars for the engraving of Franklin
az the French Court, and eight dollars for the
frame, that makes fourteen more" !"
You are counting up pretty fast, Mary"
These are the heaviest items will now
gather up some of the smaller ones
We have attended four concerts az dol
lar ticket; and had TO engage a carriage ON
Two OF these occasions, in consequence of rain.
Twelve dollars were expended here"
But We must have some recreation. Roth
of Us are fond Of music
True, Jacob. Yet, If we are among the
thousands who cannot afford these luxuries,
We should bear the priyation chserfully."
But we certainly can afford concert now
and then, Mary"
1t seems not Jacob. At least, We have
not enjoyed these entertainments during the
past season without the penalty of debt.
While We were paying Outour dollars for mu-
SIC, we had no money to send TO the store for
sugar and coffee. Is not this ?"
Jones gave his shoulders a quick shrug,
implying forced conviction.
My beautiful pencil-case the gift of which
L gratefully acknowledge, cost Eve dollars.
Forgive me for naming this. 1t ID one OF the
items. As is, also. this exc uisite little breast
pin, that lured from your pocket the oply ten
dollar piece it contained ct the time, and
compelled me to send the pass book again 20
Gresne's. The old music.stooi was n little
shabby; but il would have done a year or two
of good service yet. Seven dollars gave us a
new one. Six dollars went for the tulip shades
to the gas chandelier How much does that
count up"
"Ninety-ssven dollars, /" replied Mr.. Jones.
after running his eyes along the hgures he
had set down.
"Shall 1 20 on?'
"No-that will do. Wen Just call il q
round hundred, and I'll concede the other
hundred you bargained for. So there are two
hundred dollars almost trifed away, while
bills were running up the dry goods store and
grocery"
There is only one remedy, Jacob" said
his wife, firmly"
"Name it."
"Cash down." replied Mrs. Jones.
And cash down it shall be!' said Mr..
Jones, emphatically.
Not cash down for superfuities, Jacob"
The wan smile with which this was said,
VIC IccllDR OCCaslOu-
ed, and MIR. Jones answered promptly and
heartily
=" No not for superAuities, but for necsssa-
ries. The superfuities can come afterwards,
provided there be anything over. Vases,
mirrors, Jswelry, concerts. and the like, must
take the place Of secondaries, not primaries"
+" Hold fast to this Jacob" said his oom-
panion, and will never again hear the
words from your lips Money is the bane of
my life.'" 4"
UNITED STATES COURT OF CLAIMS.
CARD THE UNDERSIGNED, JOHN C
u DEXEREUX. Of New York city. and M