The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1872-06-08
Popular Gales.
CASH AND CREDIT.

George Brown, at the ago of twenty.
three took him wife-or rather he an d
Hattie took one another-for better or
for worse. But then they knew it was
going to be for bettor always, and never
for worse. How could il be otherwise
when they loved SO truly, aud when they
understood each other so we'll They
had married young, and they had but
little Of this worlds goods to commence
with; but they had health and strength,
aud they were going to work together
and build them up home of their own
in time.
ave will be very saving" said Hat.
tie, "and in the end we may reach the
goal The goal was the home which
they were to own. 1--WE shall not
scrimp nor deny ourselves OF necessary
comforts but we will do without luxu
rles. BY thus economizing 10 the
morning, we may fud store to spare
IN the evening. Money is like time
An hour gained in the early day is a
great thing, while an hour lost may not
be regained."
George saw and understood and he
was as eager as was his wife. He was
determined to put all his energies into
the work, and in the future he was
ioreshadowed promises most bright. He
mad taken OF his uncle small house
winch he was to pay for when he could.
lie had no doubt that he should be able
10 pay two hundred dollars a year ON il.
at which rate, as his kind relative had
offered the bargain, the property would
be his in six years.
George" asked Hattie, one evening
at the tea table. "What did YOU nav
for this tea 2" ~
l declare, Hattie, l don't know. l
don I believe asked"
What? Did not ask ?"
No, have every confidence in Mr.
okidd. He is perfectly honorable
" But did you not pay for itYo
there 7"
Hattie shook her head disapproyinr.
~ George saw the motion, and went
on.
" You know am paid monthly, and
thought it would be just as we'll 10
keep monthly account at the store
Aud Mr. Skidd himself preferred the
plan" "0
Il can see very readily why Mr.
skldd should prefer it," said the wifc
with significant smile. "In the frs,
place he knows that you are an indus.
trIous, steady aud honorable man. and
tnat whatever you owe you will surely
pay. lie knows that"
1eorge was hattered, but he felt that
MS wife had spoken no more than the
truth. WV
And" pursued Hattie, she knows
one thing. He knows that you will buy
more on credit than you would for cash. -
ueorge made deprecatory motion,
out his wife continued.
Mr., Skidd knows. He is old in the
business. Over his good customers
% VINO open monthly accounts upon his
ieuger, he has decided advantages. He
oah persuade them to buy what they
would not buy if they had to pay The
saSn downj and, where they are to have
Ueah-where the trader is to have the
eA'ra M labor and expense Of entering and
posting each separate article. and. in
VI. ena, OF making full bill Of items
ao me ouyer cannot with good conscience
1eHand reduction from asked prices"
george smiled, and said he thought
~ hD WE was mistaken. He was sure
ne was doing we'll. II would 10 iucon.
Lent Lou'ent 10 pay for each little article as
hhoVfaeredit. ~ And, furthermore, it would
~ ~ "andier to settle his store bills when
'0 employers settled with bin.
Hattie did not press the matter. She