Cleveland morning leader. [volume] (Cleveland [Ohio]) 1854-1865, 1860-10-18

AalA ANNAUAHN way LEli LUN MlINs luQGEu
Much good that viii dol What does she
know about business; and money.matters
and the tricks Of the trader No no. there's
no hope there"
And Aaron Little sat musing, with per-
picked couutenance. He held newspaper in
bis hand, and his eyes had just been lingering
over a paragraph, in which the writer sug-
gested to business men in trouble, the pro-
priety of consulting their wives.
''Talk to them freely about your affairs,
it said. "Lst them understand exactly your
condition. Tell them of your difficulties; of
yonr embarrassments, and OF your plans for
extricating yourselves from the entanglements
in which you are involved. My word forit:
you will get help in nine cases out Of ten
Women have quick perceptions. They reach
conclusions by nearer way than reasoning,
and get at the solution Of a difficult question,
long before your slow moving thoughts bring
you near enough for accurate observation
Tell your wives then, men in trouble, all
about your affairs Keep nothing back
The better they understand the matter, the
clearer will be their perceptions"
Gan very fine theory" said Aaron Little,
tossing the newspaper from him and leaning
back in his chair. "But it won't do in my
case. Tell Betsyl Yes ia like to see my
selfdoing it, A man must be hard pushed,
indeed, when be goes home TO consult his
wife on business affairs"
And so Aaron Little dismissed the subject.
BE was in considerable doubt and perplexity
Of mind. Things had not gone well with
him for year past Dull business and bad
debts had lett his affairs in rather an unprom-
ising condition. He could not see his way
clear for the future. Taking trade as it had
been for the past six months, he could not
imagine how, with the resources at his COM
mand, his maturing payments were TO be
made
al must get more capital, he said to him
self That IS plain. And with more capital,
must come in partner don't like partner
ships. 1t is so difficult for two men to work
together harmonionsly. Then you may get
entangled with rogue. It's a risky busi-
ness. But see no other way out of this
trouble. My own capital is too light for the
business Pm doing; and as measure Of safety
more must be brought in. Lawrence is anx-
ious to join me, and says that he can COM
mand ten thousand dollars. don't like him
in all respects; he's little too fond OF pleas
ure. But want his money more than his
aid in the business. He might remain a
silent partner if he chose. I'll call and see
him this very night and have little talk on
the subject. If be can bring in ten thousand
dollars, think that will settle the matter"
With this conclusion in his mind, Aaron
Little returned home, after closing his store
tor the day. Tea being over, he made prep
arations for going out, with the intention of
II A 9 he vnooInod
his hand for his great-coat, a voice seemed to
say to him
"TeIl your wife. Talk to her about it"
But be rejected the thought instantly, and
commenced drawing on his coat
Where are you going, Aaron?' asked
Nrs. Little coming forth from the dining
room.
aOut, for a little while, he replied. "Fn
be back in half an hour or So"
q Out where p
aTell her, Aaron. Tell her ak about it,"
aid the voice, speaking in his mind
aNonsensel She don't understand any
thing about business. She can't help me, he
answered firmly.
"Tell your wiier7 The words were in his
mind, and would keep repeating themselves.
"Can' t you say where you're going, Aaron?
Why do you make mystery Of it ?"
@Oh, it's only on matter Of business
I'm going to see Mr.. Lawrence" e.
edward Lawrence 2n Pa
ayes"
HTen your wifei" The words seemed
almost as if uttered aloud in his ears.
"What are you going to see him about"
@Tell her.
Mr.. Little stood irresOlute. What good
would telling her do 2
whats the matter, Aaron2 You've
been dull for some time past. Nothinggoing
wrong with you hope7 And his wife laid
her hand upon his arm, and leaned towards him
kind way. 81
Nothing very wrong" he answered, IN
N evasive manner. b" Business has been dull
this season"
aHas it? I'm sorry. Why didn't you tell
me2n sE.
q What good zrsdld shat have done ~
GItmignt have done great deal of good.
When mans business is dull his wife should
ook to the household expenses: but if she
knows nothing about it, 7she may go on in
way that is really extravsgant under the cir
;umstances. l think men ought always to
ell their wives, when anything Is
wrong"
You DOR
"Certainly do. What better reason do
gou want than the one have given2 If she
knows that the income is reduced, as apru-
dent wife, she will endeaYor to reduce the
expenses. Hadn't you better take of your
coat and sit down and talk with me little,
iefore you 20 to see Mr.. Lawrence?'
Mr.. Little permitted his wife to draw off
MS overcoat which she took into the passage
md replaced on the hat-rack. Then return
ng into the parlor, she said
fNow, Asron, talk to me as freely as you
choose. Dontkeep anything back. What
yer the trouble is, let me know it to the full
extent"
"Oh, there's no very great trouble yet.
am only afraid of trouble. l see it coming,
md wish TO keep out ofits way, Betsy"
That's wise and prudent" said his wife.
'Now tell me why you are going tosee Mr..
Lawrence"
Mr.. Little let his eyes fall to the floor, and
at for some moments in silence. Then look
ng up, he said
d The truth is, Betsy, 1 must have more
,spital in nv business. There will be no
Getting on without It. Now Mr.. Lawrence
4 An cQmuduuf w AZ AutA7S say , NC S1A SotA
nand. ten thousand dollars. l think be
would like to join me. He has said as much
.wo or three times"
sand you were going to see him on that
business ?"
aI was"
'sDon | do it, said Mrs. Little very EN-,
phatically.
Why not ?" asked Aaron.
:" Because he isn't the man for you-not 4
he had twenty thousand dollars"
Because is no reason" replied Aaron
Little.
.. The extravagance of his wife is" was an
sWered, firmly.
"What do you know about her ~
t'0nly what have seen. I've called upon
her two or three times, and have noticed the
style in which her house Is furnished. 1t Is
arrayed in palace attire, compared with QUITS
And as fJr dress, it would take the intere5t
of little fortune to pay her milliners and