Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1871-11-23
He could not see bis way

clear for the future Taking trade as
/ it had been for the past six months, he
could not imagine how. with the re-
sources at his command, his maturing
payments were to be made.
81 must get more capital" he said
to himself. "That is plain. And with
more capital must come in a partner. l
don't like partnerships. 1t is so diff
cult for two men to work together har-
moniously. Then you may get entan-
gled with a rogue. It's a risky bust
ness. But | see NJ other way out of
this trouble. Ny own capital is too
light for the business | am doing; and
as 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's a little too fond Of
pleasure. But l. want his money more
than MS 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 he
can bring in ten Thousand pounds, |
think that will settle the matter"
With this 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 call
ing on Mr. Lawrence. AS he reach
ed his hand for his great-coat, avoice
seemed to say to him:
Tell your wife. Talk to her about
il"
But he rejected the Thought instant
ly, and commenced drawing on his coat.
Where are you going, Aaron ~
asked Mrs. Little, coming from the
dining-rOom.
Out for a little while" he replied.
"Tll be back in half an hour"
"Out where T.
TEL her, Aaron. Tell her about
it, said the voice speaking in his mind.
"Nonsenge. She don't understand
any business She can't help me, he
answered firmly.
"Tell your wife - The words were
in his mind, and would keep repeating
themselves.
Can't you say where vou are going,
Aaron Why do you make a mystery
of it ~
Oh, it's only a matter of bnsines.
I'm going TO Mr.. Lawrence. "
Edward Lawrence Z"
Yes. "
"Tell your wife - The words SEEM
ed almost nj uttered aloud in his ears
"What are you going to see him
about ~
TELL here
Mr. Little stood irresolute. What
good would telling her do
What's the matter, Aaron You've
been duh some time past. Nothing
going wrong with you, / hope?n And
his wife laid her hand upon his arm
aud leaned toward him in kind way.
Nothing is wrong he a. @ered
In nm eyasiye manner "Bu}t hess has
been duh this sepson.
Has iti' I'm sorry. Why didn't
you tell me-
What good would that have done 2"
at might have done a good deal of
good. When mans business is dull,
his wife should look to the household
expenses; but if if she knows nothing
about il, she may go on in way that
is really eXtrayapant under the circum-
stances | think that men ought to
tell their wives when anything is going
wrong.
"You do
Certainly | do. What better rea-
son can you want than the one | have
given Ii she knows that the income
is reduced, as a prudent wife she will
endeayr to reduce the eypens,
Hadn't you better take oil your coat,
and sit down ana talk to me little,
before you go to see Mr.. Lawrencc3'
Mr.. Little permitted his wife to
draw off his oyercoat, which she took
into the passage and replaced ON the
hotrack. Then, returning INTO the par
lor she said;
Nov, Aaron, talk Go me as freely as
you choose Don't keep anything back.
Whatever the trouble is, let me know
il to the full extent.
con there is no great trouble yet.
| am only afraid of trouble. | see it
coming, and wish to keep out of its
way, Betsy"
"Ghnts wise and prudent, said his
wife. ''Now tell me why YOU are go
ing To see Mr. Lawrence.
Mr.. Little let his eyes fall ON the
floor, and sat for some moments in ST.
ience. Then looking up, he said
1.-The truth is, Betsy | must have
more capital IN my business. There
will be no getting along without it.
Now Mr.. Lawrence can command, or at
least says he can command. ten thous-
and pounds. ! think ne would like to
JON me. He has SAID as much two or
three times.
" Are you going to see him on that
business
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