The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1878-03-14

Leave to others the shamming, |
The "greentng" and "cramming;;"
In fun and in earnest, be true, boys!
GOING INTO PARTNERSHIP.
Mrs. Nottingham, being unable to get
he means from her husband to supply
her necessities, at last informed him that
the should resume her profession Of teach
ing, so as to be as independent as she was
before she was married.
"You're not in earnest, my dear?" said
MIR. N.
"Of course I'm in earnest. Why not?
Do you suppose intend to 60 on in this
way, begging and praying for every
farth,Rg I spend? I've been independent
once, and can be SO again."
"No; but look here!' Mr.. Nottingham
had risen, and was pacing up and down
rather uneasily. my wife can't 90 to
teaching! What is it that you, want?''
"What I can earn" proudly rctorted
Mrs. Nottingham.
"But put it into words.''
''Well, then, look here,' said Mrs. Not
tingham have always don't my own
work and sewing. Considered as a cook,
I demand three pounds a month; as a
seamstress, one pound; as housekecper,
four pounds; as your wife, and the lawful
mother of your children, at least ten
pounds more. And then I shall not con-
slider myself properly compensated"
"Whew-w-w! Let me sec-it's nearly
twenty pounds mOnthS!"
IL consider my services as woltb that
at least" but if you would rather hire a
housekeeper will prosecute my original
idea OF opening select school,
Mr.. Nottingham walked up and down
the room once more, rumpling his hair
into porcupine fashion with his fingers
I'll consult Uncle Wetherbee," he said
"Very WE'LL" said Mrs. Nottingham. II
am quite willing to abide by his dccis-
ion"
Uncle Wethcrbee, bronzcd-visaged
exsailor, who was comfortably smoking
his meerschaum up stairs, was summoned
at once. He came down-rather slowly,
on ACCOUNT of wooden lcg-"D'ye want
to know my opinion?'' said Uncle Weth-
erbee, when they both had finished.
SCI Nd1uly, SdAu AA1.
"Of course" said his wife.
"Then look hcre," said Uncle Wether-
bee: matrimony's copartnership of
joys and SORROWS, and it ought to be of
money as WELL My ADVICE is, Nephew
Nicholas, that you divide even with your
wife"
"Dividc even" blankly repeated Mr..
Nottingham.
"Or, better STILL went on Uncle Weth-
erbee, "take one-third of the money
yourself, lay aside one-third for house
hold purposes, and give the other third to
Phoebe"
"Yes, but, uncle
"You asked my advice" said Uncle
Wetherbec. "There it is. And I've
nothing more to say
And off he stumped upstairs again.
Mr.. Nottingham looked at his wife.
His wife looked back again at him.
"Well?" said Phoebe.
81 will try itr said Mr.. Nottingham.
" 1t seems wild idea, but Uncle Wether-
bee is remarkably sensible man. Yes,
I'll try it!'
And for the next three years Mr.. Not
tingham remainded in partnership with
his wife on these unusual financial con-
ditions.
''Though, for the life of me, can't
see what you do with all your money"
said he to his wife.
1.-THE very idea that has often suggcs-
ted itself to me in regard to yours" re-
torted Mrs. Nottingham, laughing.
II had intended to buy house for
you, if it hadn't been for this unexpected
appropriation of my funds" said Mr.. Not
tingham.
II can wait, DEAR" said his wife, serene
~. Gall in good time"
Bnt one afternoon Mr.. buckingham
came home early from business and rush
ed up to Uncle Wetherbee's room.
my dear uncle" said he, shat house
of Falkirk's is in the market at forced
sale. Such bargain! Only 600!''
why don't yeu buy it, then?' said Mr..
Wetherbee, scooping fresh tobacco out of
his jar.
because I've only been able to lay UP
400 out of that terrible small allowance
of mine," said Mr.. Nottingham. ever
since divided with Phoebe, according to
your suggestion-"
'Yes," nodded Uncle Wctherbec, FAC,
cording to my suggestion"
1--WE been a comparatively poor man,
sighed Mr.. Nottingham. Zone can't lay
up anything on such a pittance as that
"Perhays your wife thinks 50, too
chuckled Uncle Wetherbec.
"Oh,. that's altogether different mat.
ter said Mr.. Nottingham. give been
thinking ought to consider that affair.
Uncle Wetherbee stared intently at his
wooden leg. and said nothing.
"But," added Mr.. Nottingham, ''about
the Falkirk place? It's little gem of q
house, and I've always wanted house OF
my own. This rent-paying business don'l
altogether suit me. And I could give 8
mortgage for the odd e200 if you would
allow me to use your name for security
"Oh, certainly, certainly!' said Uncle
Wetherbee. "Use it as much as you
like"
And Mr.. Nottingham went offrejoicing
But Wigs g. Sangster, the agents
in charge OF the Falhirk place, were ex.
ultant when lie arrived.
"Four hundred pounds and mortgage
for the balance are all very WE'LL" said
Mr.. Sangster, "but they had had another
offer that morning-of cash down! and
had considered ittheir duty to Mr.. Fal.
kirk to close with it. Very sorry-but
perhaps they might suit Mr.. Nottingham
with some other piece of property"
MIR. Nottingham went home, sadly dis.
lPirited,