National opinion. [volume] (Bradford, Vt.) 1865-1874, 1871-11-03
TELL YOUR WIFE.

"Tell my wife !" said Aaron Little
speaking aloud, yet to himself, in hal
amused, half troubled way. "Tell IN,
wife, indeed Much good that will do
What does she know about business ant
money matters, and the tricks of trade
No, no. there's no hope there"
And Aaron Little sat musing with
perplexed countenance He held a news
paper in his hand, and his eyes had just
been lingering over paragraph, in whi,l
the writer suggested to business men il
trouble the propriety Of consulting thell
wives
Talk to them freely about your affairs,
it laid. I" Let them understand exactly
your condition. Tell them Of your diff
culties, Of your embarrassments, and your
plans for extricating yourselves from the
entanglemcnts in which YOU are involved
My word for it, You will get help in nine
cases out of ten. Women have quick per
ceptions. They reach conclusions by a
nearer way than reasoning, and get at the
solution OF 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 better
will be their perceptions.
"All 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 Betsy Yes,
I'd ike to see myself doing it. 4 man
must be hard pushed indeed, when he goes
home to consult his wife on business af-
fairs
And so Aaron Little dismissed the sub
iect. He was in considerable doubt and
perplexity OF mind. Things had not gone
well with him for year past. Dull busl-
ness and bad debts bad left his affairs in
rather an unpromising condition. He
could not see his way clear ior the future.
Taking trade as it had been for the past
six months, he conld not imagine how,
with the resources at his command, his
matured payments were to be made.
" 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 a rogue.
Its a risky business But see no other
way out Of this trouble. Ny own capital
is too light for the business am doing, and
as a measure Of safety more must be
brought in. Lawrence is anxious to join
me, and he says he can command ten thou
sand pounds. don't like HIM in all re-
spects he is little too fond Of pleasure
But want his money more than his aid in
business. He might remain silent part
ner if be chose. III call and see him this
very night and have little talk on the
subject If he can bring in ten thousand
pounds think that will settle the matter"
With tins conclusion in his mind, Aaron
Little returned home, after closing his
warehouse for the day. Tea being over, he
made preparations for going out, with the
intention of calling upon Mr.. Lawrence
As he reached his hand for his great coat,
voice seemed to say to him
TELL your wife Talk to her about it,"
But he rejected the thought instantly,
and commenced drawing on his coat in
stantlv
"Where are you going, Aaron p asked
Mrs. Little, coming forth from the dining
room.
"Out for a little while" he replied
"Tll be back in half an hour or So"
"Out where 7"
"Tcll her, Aaron. Tell her all about
it." said the voice, speaking in his mind.
Nonsense! She don't understand any
thing about business. She can't helpme,"
he answered firmly.
Tell your wife ~ The words were in
his mind, and would keep repeating them
selves.
"Can't you say where you are going,
Aaron2 Why do you make mystery OF
it 2"
"Oh, it's only matter of business. I'm
going to see Mr.. Lawrence"
Edward Lawrence p
"Yesn
"Tel your wife !" The words seemed
almost as If uttered aloud in his ears.
"What are yougong to see him about p'
Tell her! I"
Mr.. Little stood irresoute. What good
would telling her do
Whats the matter, Aaron p? You've
been dull for some time past Nothing
going wrong with you, | hope 2" And his
wife laid her land upon his arm, and leaned
towards him in kind way.
"Nothing very wrong" he answered in
an cvasive manner. Business has been
dull this season"
Has it ? I'm sorry. Why didn't you
tell me?"
"W hat good would that have done W
a. 1t might have done good deal ot
good. When mans business is dull, his
wife should look to the household expen-
ses but il she knows nothing about it, she
may go on in a way that is really extrava-
CANT under the circumstances. | think
that men ought always to tell their wives
when anything is going wrongn'
You do ?''
Certainly do. What better reason
can You want than the one have given
VI she knows that the income is reduced,
as prudent wife, she will endeavor to re-
dnce the expenses. Hadn't you better
take off your coat, and sit down and talk
with me little, before you 60 to see Mr..
Lawrence p