The New Bloomfield, Pa. times. (New Bloomfield, Pa.) 1877-188?, 1880-11-09
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nervous motion. You've said enough
about this. know my means"
"I4et me say one word,'' urged Maria.
There was an earnestness In her tone
that caused her husband to stop and
listen. "Ifyou will give me guinea
week will agree TO furnish all pro-
visions for the household, and clothe
one year. That will leave you seventy
pounds with which to clothe yourself
and make your payment on the house.
On the house we have only to pay
twenty pounds, with interest for two
years, which will leave you twenty-nine
pounds for your clothes and-other
expenses"
Walter was on the point of denying
this result of the case, but was not sure
upon moments reflection, that, from
his wife's statement, the deduction was
correct, 80 he denied the statement.
" You cannot furnish the food and
clothe yourself and children for the sum
you have named" he said.
Thereupon Maria sat down and made
known few facts to him that had been
hidden within the mysteries of her own
housekeeping. She was not long in
proving to him that, during the past
year, the item of expenditures within
said limits have not averaged guinea
week. Walter said 'pooh |" and then
added "nonsense ~ and then he left the
house.
"There must be some mistake," he
said to himself after he had got away
from the house; and he really believed
there was mistake.
Have glass of soda, Bill ? Come,
Tom, have glass;"
"Don't care If do" said Tom and
Bill. "Have some, Nedp"
And Ned said yes. So the clerk pre-
pared four glasses of soda, for which
Walter Gray paid two shillings.
Let's have game Of seven up for
the oysters" said Bill, after the days
work was done.
The game was played, and Walter
/
lost, SO he paid five shillings for four
oyster suppers-suppers which none of
them needed, and which did more hurt
than good.
Have cigar, Walter ?" asked Tom.
Walter said yes, and in return paid
for four glasses of ale.
One evening they met after work, and
Ned proposed they should "toss up" to
see who should pay for the grog.
"Come, John-won't you come in p"
he said, addressing John Niles who
stood by.
"No, L think not" was Johns reply.
"You'd better-it's only for the grog
for five, you come in"
II can't"
It's no use to ask him." spoke Wal
ter in rather sarcastic tone. He
don't spend his money in that way"
Johns face flushed and his lips trem-
bled but he restrained the biting words
which were struggling upon his tongue,
and turned and left the shop.
"He's mean fellow" cried Tom,
loud enough for Miles to hear.
fright as the bark of a tree," added
Walter in tone equally loud.
John Miles heard the remarks but he
did not come back. The four remaining
men "tossed up" and the lot fell upon
Walter, who paid four shillings for the
grog.
Walter started for home about nine
o'clock, and on the way was overtaken
by Niles. r. .u
Walter" said the latter in a kind
but earnest tone, 81 want to speak with
you--you have wronged me this even
ing, and wish you to understand me.
For the opinions of Bill Smith or Ned
Francis care not, but do not wish
you to misapprehend me. We live too
near together, and do not wish to lose
your good opinion"
"Well, go ahead" returned Walter,
who was sensible to the fact that his
companion was one of the best and
kindest neighbors in the world.
"You said I was mean"
3" No, no; twas not that said that. -
"Well, you said was as tight as the
bark of a tree"
Walter could not deny this, so John
proceeded.
Il refused to join in your little game
for three reasons, either one of which
should have been sufficient to deter me /;
first, had resolved not to indulge in
any such games of hazard; second,
did not want any grog, and third, 1