The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-04-06

astonishing how things cost. Now there
is butter-say pound fortnight"
ooh, l never eat butter: it costs too
much" said the lady.
"Ah! and sugar and tea and coffee"
"1f you indulge in such luxuries, what
! can you expect2" said Mrs Barlow.
"They are artificial wants, altogether,
so they are said MIR. Buskirk. "But
then, habit is second nature"
"Extravagant habits ruin many" said
Mrs. Barlow. ooh, l shudder when
look at those founces Such a waste of
material"
"Tve often thought So" said Peter.
"And you don't wear them"
81? SAID Mrs. Barlow. l have my
senses, sir. I've no wish to die in work.
house. I've had this dress ten years."
Indeed" said Peter. "And suppose
some ladies buy one every month
avery ten days." said Mrs. Barlow.
80, l blush for my SEX. Mr.. Buskirk, do,
indeed"
Peter was charmed. He began to
think Mrs. Brown right. The cost of
such wife would be mere trihc, and
what an eye she would keep to the ex-
peDses Of Il household.
Ere the evening was over he had de-.
cided it would be cheaper to marry than
to remain single, were Mrs. Barlow his
helpmate.
"She'd not only be saving herself, but
she would check me in my little extrava-
gances," said he. "She would be invalu.
able to me. She wears one dress ten
years. The fates must have sent her to
the earth for my special benefit
SO, after due consideration, Peter re-
solved to court the economical widow,
and that lady being conveniently domi-
ciled at Mrs. Browns he found every OPP
portunity.
1t was very inexpensive courtship.-
He gave her not Il present. She expect
ed none. He took her nowhere save to
church, where neither of them ever saw
the plate and both were happy.
And at last he proposed. She blushed,
and begged time to consider. AT last she
said, II III afraid to say yes, Mr.. Busklrk.
| lovo YOU but you are so terribly eXtrav
aeant. You drink tea and coffee, and
eat butter and really l should fear COM
ing 20 want, I should, Indeed"
Il! Why, I'm the most economical soul
livlg,' SAID Peter.
"Extravagant people always think
that" said the lady. "No, am afraid to
say YES, unless indeed. you were to make
YOUR property over 70 me, so that | could
be sure YOU would not ruin yourself OF
course that is impossible, and it would be
such care that really, l could scarcely
desire it, even from gentleman l So
much respect
And the economical relct blushed and
hesitatcd.
Ii was Peters turn to pause and con-
slider. He went away 20 Go 50, and re-
turning suddenly to his house, found his
serving maid selling dripping to man.
He dismissed her at once and rushed back
to widow bariows.
"Mv money would be safer in your
hands than in mine," he said with moaL.
MARRY me and keep me from being
ruined
What the widows answer was may be
Judged from the fact that three weeks
from that date they were united, the c!er-
cymGn receiving five shillings from Pc
ter, ard the bride wearing her brown
merno. in the pocket of which she care
fully deposited the deeds which made the
property exclusive her own.
Now for happiness" said Peter, "No
more thicving seryants-no more waste
and lovely wife into the bargain. He,
he he! Peter Buskirli Is the man for
iuckw
And he took his bride home to dine
with him on cold meat and raddlshes
being absolutely ashamed even to speak
of his mutton chop before so economical
Il lady.
The next morning he hurried off to
business.
"Ncver waste time love, sa d the new
" married dame "Besides. I've great
deal to attend 10; 50 good-by."
"Good-by," responded Peter: t." hat
treasure YOU are. my dear The wash
ing, suppose. My mother always wash
ed on Monday
And away ne went, content with him
self and all the world.
At six he returned. Horror OF hor-
rors! there were ladders against his house,
and men were ON them. Had there been
fire? lie rushed up breathless.
"What Is the matter? Who are these
men?' he painted Fire thieves! Oh!
| must be dreaming"
Don't make a noise, love-" said voice
from parlor window. "They are only
the house painters
Yes. dear. Don't You know the Dutch
proverp, ~ coat ofpaint pays for ITSELF
But the awful eXpenseY he said,
"Dear. dear, you should have consulted
me-
He stumbled into the house, and over
the form of man kneeling IN the hall.
"Who are vou?' he asked.
In reply the per:on produced card on
which was printed, "GHlt and Binder,
| Upho>terers.'
And VIVA. are you doing?' gasped
Peter.
"Measuring the hall Tor new oil CLOTH
| sir. said the man.
Peter staggered on.
\ woman was making up a carpet in
the front parlor; another was arranging
/ curtains.
He rushed up stairs.
There sat another woman also at work
Again he gasped the question, "W nc
are you?"
Mrs. BuskirK's regular seamtreSs
please. sir" said the woman.
And where is Mrs. Buskirk?'
Here. love- said voice.
And there entered from the adjoining
room. u lady dressed in silk, ard IN ex'
peDsive crlnolinc. with bracelets, brooch,
earrings AID little cap worth small
/ fortune,
The furniture is ordered, and the
nsir,ers are mere and I've engaged al
inc servants. Mr.. Buskirk,' said the lady
..sad cook wants to know whether you
like beet under or we'll done. In such
things you shall have your choice always
/ There was no time to make pudding 10
Gsy so we must have ices. Strawberries
too. are only two sbillings basket -,
/ M. Rns kirk have YOU gone crazy