Daily globe. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1878-1884, 1878-03-10
Going Into Partnership.

sufficiency of BOTH
Going Into Partnership.
MRS. Nottingham, being unable to get
the means from her husband to SUNNY
her necessities, at last informed him that
she 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?o said
Mr.. N.
"Of course I'm in earnest. Why not2
Do you suppose intend to go on in this
way, begging and praying for every
farthing | 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. 'tMy wife can't 90 to
teaching. What is it that YOU wants
What can earn'' proudly retorted
Mrs. Nottingham.
"But put it into words.''
"Well, then, look here,' said Mrs. Not
tlngham: have always done my own
work and sewing. Considered as a cook,
demand three pounds a month; as a
seamstress, one pound; as housekeeper,
tour pounds; as your wife, and the lawful
mother of your children, at least ten
pounds more. And then shall not con-
slider myself properly compensated"
''Whew-w-w! Let me see-it's nearly
twenty pounds months.''
81 consider my services as worth 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, rumping his hair
into porcupine fashion with his fingers.
sIll consult Uncle Wetherbee," he said.
very we'll, said Mrs. Nottingham. 81
am quite willing to abide by his decis-
ion."
Uncle Wetherbee, a bronzed-visaged
ex- sailor, who was comfortably smoking
his meerschaum upstairs, was summoned
at once. He came down-rather SLOWLY.
on account of a wooden leg-sD've want
to know my opinion?' said Uncle Weth-
erbee, when they both had finished.
Certainly said Mr.. Nottingham.
'sOf course" said his wife.
"Then look here," said Uncle Wether-
bee: matrimony's copartnership of
joys and sorrows, and it ought to be of
money as we'll. My ADVICE is, Nephew
Nicholas, that you divide even with your
wife,
"Divide event. blankly repeated Mr..
Nottingham.
Or, better still, went on Uncle Weth-
erbee, stake one-third of the money
yourself, lay aside one-third for house
hold purposes, and give the other third to
Phoebe"
eyes, but, uncle
You asked my advice" said Uncle
Wetherbee. "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.
"Well2" said Phoebe
g l will try it'' said Mr.. Nottingham.
:" It seems wild idea, but Uncle Wether
bee is remarkably sensible man. Yes,
I'll try it!'
4 md 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, 1 can't
see what you do with all your money!
said he to his wife.
"Ihe very idea that has often sugges-
ted itself to me in regard to yours re-
torted Mrs. Nottingham, laughing.
II had intended to buy a house for
you, if it hadn't been for this unexpected
appropriation Of my funds" said Mr.. Not
tingham.
4 can wait, DEAR" said his wife, serene
ly. "All in good time"
Bnt one afternoon Mr.. Nottingham
came home early from business ndrush-
ed up to Uncle Wetherbee's room.
"My dear UNCLE" SAID he, 'sthat house
of Falkirk's is in the market at forced
sale. Such bargain! Only 6OO!o
'Why don't you 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
sinceI divided with Phoebe, according to
your suggestion -"
eyes," nodded Uncle Wetherbee, sac
cording to my suggestion
''Ieve been comparatively poor man."
sighed Mr. Nottingham. Zone can't lay
up anything on such a pittance as that"
'Perhays your wife thinks so, too"
chuckled Uncle Wetherbee.
ooh, that's altogether different mat
ter said Mr.. Nottingham. give been
| 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
house, and I've always wanted house of
my own. This rent-paying business don't
altogether suit me. And could give a
mortgage for the odd e2OO 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 off rejoicing.
But Wigs & Sangster, the agents
in charge OF the Falkirk place, were ex-