Stevens County tribune. (Morris, Minn.) 1877-1880, 1878-09-12
Going into Partnership.

rather uneaSily. my wife can't 90 to
teaching. What is it that you want2
s'What can earnI' proudly retorted
Mrs. Nottingham.
but put it into words"
'Well, then, look here" said Mrs. Not
tingham; have always done my own
work and sewing. Considered as cook,
demand three pounds month; as seam
stress, one pound; as your wife and the
mother of your children, at least ten
pounds more. And then shall not con.
slider myself properly compensated.
''Whew w-wl Let me see-it's nearly
fifteen pounds month"
Il consider my services worth that, at
least" said Mrs. Nottingham, with digni.
ty; but if you would rather hire house
keeper, will prosecute my orig inal idea
of opening select school,"
Mr.. Nottingham walked up and down
the loom once more, rumpling bis hair
into POI cupine fashion. with his fingers
"lll consult Uncle Whetherbee," he
said.
"Very WE'LL" said Mrs Nottingham, 81
am quite willing to abide by his decision =
Uucle Whetherbee, bronze -visaged
ex-sa-lor. who was comfortably smoking
his meerschaum up stairs, was summoned
at once. He came down-rather slowly
on account of wooden leg-and listened
to the pleading ON either side with the
utmost gravity,
I'D ye want to know my Opinion?" UncP
Whetherbee asked, when they bolh had
finished.
"Ccrtainly," said Mr. Nottingham.
'Of course" said his wife
''Then look here" said Uncle Whether
bee. "Matrimony's partnership 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-evenw blandly repeated Mr.
Nottingham.
''Or better still" went on Uncle Wheth-
bee, take one-third of the money your
self, lay aside one third for household
purposes, and give the other third to
Phoebe"
Eyes, but Uocle"-
"You asked my ADVICE" said Uncle
Wetherbee. There it is; and have
nothing more to say"
And Off he stumpeG up stairs again.
Mr.. Nottingham looked at his wife.
His wife looked back again at him.
"Well," said Pho ,e.
81 will try it." said Mr.. Nottingham
ut seems wild idea, but UnCle Wether
bee Is a remarkably sensible man. Yes
I'll try it,
And for the next three years Mr.. Not
tlngham remained in partnership with
his wife on these unusual financial condi
tons.
Though for the life of me. can't see
what yor do with all your money" said
he one day to his wife.
"The very idea that has often suggest
ed itself to me in regard to your money!
retorted Mrs. Nottingham, lauohiogly:
81 had intended to buV house for YOU.
if it hadn't been ton this unexp, cted ap
preparation of my funds" said Mr. Not
tlngham. Il can wait, my dear" said
his wife, serenity. All in good time
But one afternoon Mr. Nottingham
came home early from business and
rushed up to Uncle WetheI bees room
"Mv dear Uncle" said he, ''that house
ct Falklrks is in the market at forced
sale. Such bargain! $3,OOOw
why don't you buy it then7" said Mr..
Wetherbee. scooping fresh tobacco out of
his jar.
Because I've only been able to Law up
$4,000 out of that deucedIy small allow.
apce Of mine" said Mr.. Nottingham.
Ever since divided with Phoebe, az
cordlng to your suggestion"
Yes" nodded Uncle Wetherbee, sac
cording to my suggestion
i've been comparatively poor man, "
sighed Mr.. Nottingham. Zone cal t Law
up anything on such pittance as that
perhaps your wife thinks 80. too. =
chuckled Uncle Wetherbee.
"Oh, that's altogether different mat
ter said Mr.. Nottingham. eve been
thinking | ought to reconsider that af-
fair
Uncle Wetherbee stared intentlv at
his wooden leg. and said nothing.
but" added Mr.. Nottingham. "about
the Falkirks D!ace2 It's little gem OF
house, and I've always wanted a house
Of my OVID. This rent-paying business
don't altogether suit me. And I could
give a mortgage for $1,000, and if you
would allow me to use your name as Sc
- curity.'
"Oh, certainly !" said Uncle Wetherbee
fuse it as much ao you like"
And Mr.. Nottingham went of reioic-
ing.
But Wigs & Sangster, the agents in
charge OF the FalkIrk place, were exult-
ant when he arrived.
1.-Two thousand dollars and a mortgage
Tor the balance, is very WE'LL" said Mr.
Sangster. but they had had another Offer
that morning of cash down! And they
considered it their duty to Mr.. Falkirk
to close with it. Very sorry-but per-
haps they might suit Mr.. Nottingham
with some other piece of property"
Mr.. Nottingham went home sadly dis
pirired.
"What's the use of trying to save
money! said he. I'm going to give it w
after thisln
II don't agree with you there, dear,
said his wife. I've been saving money
for the last three years and found that il
pays"
you haveG" said her husband.
''Of course have Do you suppose
spent all the money! Not bit of it.
put the best part of il out at interest
always following Uncle Wetherbee's ad
vice in my investments, and I've bough
house with itl'
what hauser'
Mr.. Nottinghams eyes opened wide
and wider.
- The Falkirk house," said Mrs. Not
tinghain, her lips and cheeks dimpleC
all over with satisfaction. III complete
the bargain to day. My DEAR" she add
nd a.