Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1877-11-14
CAN'T AFFORD 1T.

Il tell.you, Uncle Josh, 1 can't af-
fork 1t. Girls nowadays are so ex-
travagant that it fairly terrifies man
contemplating matrimony. There is
your favorite, Miss Hartly; she declar-
ed to me in the strictest confidence last
evening, that she couldn't imagine how
any one could exist without the opera.
And now week ago 1 know Of her
mentioning an india shawl as posi-
tive necessity for lady's wardrobe"
'Mere girlish exaggeration. Well !
She has always had rich father to pay
her bills"
| "And naturally will expect rich
husband to do the same. If 1 had Mr..
Hartley's bank account, the matter
would be different; but though my sal
airy is good, my income, Independent Of
that, is small. If 1 provide India
shawls and opera tickets without limit
to the future Mrs. Stanton, I can
scarcely meet expenses, if 1 do not ac-
tually run in debt. Now, l am quite
resolved to save little every year till
own home. and can start in business
for MYSELF
"A good wife would help you, Will"
But where is she to be found 2"
Uncle Josh chuckled little at the
idea Of his giving information on the
subject. and the gentlemen having fin
ished their preparation fer departure
started for their place of business.
Uncle Josh was the cashier, and his
nephew clerk. in large retail dry goods
store, but the elder gentleman, ofample
means, employed his time, not from
necessity, but from a horror of idleness.
He boarded as did his nephew, at
fashionable boarding house in Brooklyn,
crossing the ferry every morning for the
store in New York.
Handsome, well conducted and well
educated Will Stanton was favorlte in
society, and the fact that his bachelor
uncle was fond Of him was no draw
back to his popularity. Many girlish
heart futtered when lie drew near. and
Uncle Josh was quite eloquent on the
charms Of matrimony, and bone for
VIII, where be might share the domes-
tic circle.
On the morning when the gentlemen
held the conversation recorded above,
VIII found his service required as sales
man, owing to the illness of one of the
men in the silk department. He had
served in the same capacity before,
though he held more lucrative posi-
ton in the countlng-house; but step
ping behind the counter he found al
ready few fair customers in the store.
Two ladies, young and pretty, required
service at once.
Evening silks, if you please" said
one, tall, stylish looking girl, dressed
in exquisite taste, and with rich gar
ments. ''Show me some of the new
shades"
Several pieces Of shining fabric were
unrolled and viii noted the fact that
both ladies seemed equally interested in
the choice of dress. But the compan-
ion Of the stylish girl who had first
spoken was far more quiet than her
friend, in voice, manner and dress :;
while every detail Of her neat walking
suit was perfect in finish fitting her ex-
quisitely, ard was tasteful and simply
elegant. Wills experienced eyes told
him that the cost was less than half OF
her comparlon's, and yet she seemed
equally well dressed. A cloth cloak in
stead OF a velvet a collar and cuffs of
embroidered linen instead of real lace :;
kid gloves Of dark serviceable tint in
stead Of pale buff ones, and turs less ex-
pensive than the real ermine of her
friends, all left a large balance in her
favor while her appearance was lady
like and refined.
"Oh, Winnie" SAID her companion,
this shade Of sage will suit YOU per-
fectiy. am not fair enough to wear
it, bat it is lovely tint for a blonde.
Don't look any further for silk"
Il am not going to get new silk,
Marcia"
''Not get new silk for Mrs. Hart
tey's party! Why, Vim, it will be
one OF the most dressy occasions of the
season. You have never been at one
of Floy Hartley's parties ~
No; Miss Hartley is a recent &C
quaintance."
Then take my advice and get a
handsome dress. You have no idea
how much they dress there"
Il can't afford it, Marcia"
"Oh, nonsense ~
But it is fact. | have been out so
much this winter that my allowance
will not last me until spring, unless
am very-economical."
ASK for more. 1 never pretend TO
keep within my allowance"
Il am saving fer new piano, and 1
cannot afford any extravaganza"
''But what shall you wear?"
Il have new white organdie that
Aunt Kate gave me last summer,
that l did not need, so it has not been
made up. shall make 1t so that il
| will serve me afterward as summer
| Dress"
"Oh Vim! Vim 4! AS if your father
would not give you twenty new dresses
if you WISHED for them ~
\ Il know he would, but he gives me