Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1873-06-06

and the difficulty Of making both ends
meet, were not thought of now. There
was little more to desire when the table
was cleared by smiling Biddy, her own
sewing finished and put away, and the
light chair placed by the side OF the rock
ing-chair, where Mr.. Walton was now
comfortably established with his slippered
feet before the glowing CRATE. Children
were sleeping quietly, and there was a
loving arm thrown around her. which sent
q thrill of pleasure to her very heart.
~ have good news to tell you this even
ing, my dear" said the husband, after IL
few moments of happy silence.
GOOD news, Henry? What can it be?"
Cannot you guess? l should like to
know what you would consider good
newsp"
"Well, should to have you tell me that
father and mother are coming to pay us
visit. Yor shake your head. Perhaps you
are to be more at leisure now, so that you
will return at an earlier hour. That would
be good news for the children fret sadly
at not seeing you
81 am sorry for that, for there is little
prospect that they will see more of me at
present. Business was never so brisk
with US at present, rs q proof of which,
my employer has advanced my salary two
hundred dollars
''You don't say SO, Henry. The very
thing have been wishing for! 1t will
make US so easy and comfortable. But |
hope you will not have to work any hard
err
No more so than | have done for the
last six months.
"How delightful again exclaimed Mrs.
Walton. "It will really be u fortune to
us,-Uncle John TO the contrary, nolwi'h-
standing"
"Why, what does Uncle John know
about ii?" was the surprising inquiry.
.'Oh, he does not know that your salary
on the subject this evening. and he as
sured me that if it were, should not find |
it any easier to get along"
HE has some odd notions. Two hum
dred year is not to be dispised.' |
Indeed it is not. Part of it can be laid |
aside for time of need, and the remainder |
will add much to our comfort
Would it not be well for us to remove !
into the new house nearly opposite, An
ME? 1t is not yet occupied, and the rent
is only fifty dollars more than this" +
'.And so much more convenient |
should enjoy it of all things The addi-
tional room is worth fifty dellt,s. 1t is so
difficult to accommodate on, friends in
this little nutshell"
Il will see the landlord on Mondav,'
continued Mr.. Walton, land endeavor to
make an agreement with him. Our lease
for this house has nearly expired
Pleasant were the dreams of both hus-
band and wife on that eventful night, and
bright looked the future on their awaking.
The hundred dollars was indeed no trifle
Visions of long-neglected wants rose in
rapid succession to Mrs. Walton's mind
How easily might these now be supplied
The new house was secured. and with
infinite satisfaction the good lady behold
Uncle Johns pleasant countenancc as he
suddenly opened the door, end demanded
the babies rs quickly as possible, for he
would give them all ride
wait moment, Uncle john" she cX-
claimed, as she hustled about in the nee
essary preparations. II will have them
all ready directly; but have good news
to tell you-sit down.
81 cannot stop, Annie but what is your
newsp Has baby cut another tooth? or
has Willie mastered that difficult word.
CAT?n
"How provoking YOU are, Uncle John
but | will surprise you yet. You know
the new house on the opposite side? We
have engaged it for next year"
'lndeed!' was the cool reply lit APP
pears to be convenient tenement. What
rent will you paya"
''Only fifty dollars more than Il, pres
ent: and as our income has increased two
hundred that is not to be regarded"
''Ah so Henry has got his salary rails
ed? | am heartily glad to hear it. But
you should not say two hundred, Annie:
one hundred and fifty will be all the adj
vance,
mo. uncle. Henry told mo two hun
bred. / am sure | could not have misun-
derstood him.
Certainly not; but fifty will De paid
for additional rent Do not forget that
1t is quite an important consideration.
You know there are but four fiftes in two
hundred. Take one away and there are
three left"
"What tease you are, Uncle John. |
do not wonder you are an old bachelor.
You would certainly be a trial to any wo-
mans patience"
"As is proved by me so kindly taking
all these babies to ride" was the laughing
reply, as Uncle John carefully placed the
smiling little ones in his ample vehicle.
There was many kiss of the hand, and
kind goodbye to mamma, and then the
happy party disappeared. and Mrs. Wal
ton closed the door. and with somewhat
OF thoughtful air returned to her inter-
rupted employments.
There is some truth in what Uncle
Jonn says she remarked to herself.
fhty dollars additional rent will leave
o"t one hundred and fifty more to live up
on. but that Is large sum, and the con-
Nehiences OF a large house are worth some
sacrifice. shall be as economical as nos.
sible. Some things l must have
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