Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1871-12-19
Selttt Storp.
TELL YOUR WIFE.


speaking aloud, vet to himself. in a halt
amused. hall troubled way. Tell my
wife. indeed, Much good that will doi
What does she know about business, and
money matters. and the tricks ct trade ;
No, no; there no hope there
Anil Aaron Little sat musing with y
perpleNed countenance. He held 4 news
paper in his hand. and his eyes had just
been lingering over a paragraph, in
which the writer suggested 10 business
men in trouble the pyopriety of consult
ing their wives.
Talk to them freely about your ai'
fairs. " 1t said Let them understand
exactly your condition. Tell them OF
Your difficulties. oi vour embarrassments.
and your plans tor extricating yourselves
FROM he entanglementS in which YOU are
involved. Ny word for il. YOU will get
hslp in nine cases out OF ten. Women
have quick perceptions. They reach
conclusions by nearer way than reason
ing, and get at the solution ol difficult
question long before your slow moving
thoughts bring you near enough Tor
accurate observation. Tell your wives.
then. men in trouble, all about you: nj
fairs Keep nothing back. The better
they understand the matter. the better
will be their perceptions
'All very fine theory said Aaron
Little. tossing the newspaper from him,
and leaning back in his chair. But ii
won't do in my ease. Tell Betsy! Yes,
I'd like TO see myself doing it. A man
must be hard pushed indeed. when he
goes home 10 consult his wite on business
affairs
And SO Aaron Little dismissed the sub
iect lie 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 unpromising condition. He
could not see his way clear tor the fu.
,Gre. Taking trade AS i; had been for the
( past six months, he could not imagine
how, with the resources at his command,
mis- matnred payments were TO be made.
IL must get more capital" he said to
himself. That is plain And with more
capital must come in partner. | don't
like partnerships. 1t is difficult for two
men TO work together harmoniously.-
Then you may get entangled with
rogue. It's risky business am doing,
and IS measure of safety more must be
brought in. Lawrence is anxious to join
me, and he says he can command ten
thousand pounds. don't like him in all
respects; he is little too fond of pleas
ure. But | want his money more than
his aid in 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 II he can bring in
ten thousand pounds | think that will
settle the matter
With this conclusion in his mind. Aar-
on Little returned home. after closing his
warehouse for the day. Tea being over,
he made preparations for going out. with
intention of calling upon Mr.. Lawrence.
As he reached his hand for his great coat.
a voice seemed to say to him
Tell your wife Talk to her about
it."
But he rejected the thought instantly.
and commenced drawing on MS coat.
Where are you going, Aaron3" asked
Mrs. Little. coming forth from the dining
room.
"0ut for little WHILE" he replied
ell be back in half an hour or son
"Out where ?"
Tell Der, Aaron. Tell her all about