The Penn's Grove record., 1882-09-02

our new BOm6 IN fe0Iytn was O
stylish residence in fashionable block.
We established ourselves in the princi-
pal hotel, and then set about the task
of furnishing the house.
my dear child" said Mrs. Vanbor-
ougb, the bankers wife, dropping in
for an early call, don't dream of such
a thing rs ingram carpet. Get Brus-
sells. You'll find it much cheaper in
the end, and besides it is 80 much
more stylish"
We hardened to our friends advice,
and laid our rooms with Brussels, and
the cost ran up into the hundreds
Then furniture was got to match, Mrs.
Marlborough and several other friends
aiding us in our selection, and all sorts
of pretty, costly bric-s brac, and real
lace curtains aud a new cottage pi mo
My old instrument was too plain and
clumsy for us now.
There is a curious sort of ex ,itement
in spending money, which seems to
drive the most sober and economiz'ng
people desperate when they once set
at it. Jack had been one of the most
careful of men, counting the cost of
everything as he went. and saving
every stray penny.
Once into the vortex of city life, his
prudence was speedily changed into a
sort of recklessness. He actually
seemed to delight in seeing his money
go.
We've got snug quarters here,
Nell, by George! No one In town
can outshine us, not even Marlborough
himself. II has lightened u purse a
good deal, I'll admit, but what good
comes of having mol ey if you can't
enjoy itT"
"Wemust try and save a little now,
Jack, since we are fixed 80 nicely"
said I.
"Pshaw, child Who eve heard of
a bankers clerk saving anything? If
we make both ends meet, it will be
more than / look for"
my dear, I suppose you want to
give some sort of a party now. 1t is
customary you know. I'll help you
to order your refreshments, and Cece-
liza will write out your invitations for
YOU"
[ mentioned the matter to Jack, and
he entered in o the spirit Of the aft dr
with great excitement.
"To be sure, little wife, have q party
by all means. Don't spare expense
either, my dear. Aud l shall take it
upon myself to order your costume. l
want you to look as grand as q little
empress"
But, Jack, we are spending q great
dealof money"
"Oa, we'll. never mind. 1t will go
anyhow. You've always wanted to
get into good society, Nell, and you
are fairly in it now. Let's make the
most OF it while we've got it,"
NY heart ached a little, and In the
| midst of all the flare and hutter OF
preparation I was conscious Of a vague
feeling of regret whenever 1 recall the
quiet months of my early wifehood,
spent at Cherry Hill. With the fool
ish Inconsistency of 10Y sex, 1 sat
down aud cried W the consumma-
ton of the very hopes which / had
cherished so long.
But, despite my tears, u reception
went on, and 1t turned out to be a greal
success.
"B, George" said Jack, "this sort
of thing is jollier than the old farm, ]
see now, little wife, that you are right
always right"
The winter that followed was ex
ceedingIy gay. We were invited
every where aud our house was con
stantly filled with guests. Balls, sol
rees. kettIe-drums and the operi
seemed to epgross every hour.
When spring came u last surplus
dollar had been expended, and W,
were solely dependent on jack
monthly salary.
The warm weather came on and tn
baby soon fell i'll. l hoped day by da,
that Jack would say something abou
going back to his fathers for the sum
mer. but hc did not even hint at sucl
a thing.
Our fashionable friends huttered OF
like summer swallows and We wer
left almost alone.
"Couldn't you manage to make
little trip TO the seashore, my dear !?
Mrs. Marlborough had suggested, AM
Jack caught at the idea with eager
ness.
I'VE might, Nell, I think we can
I'll try and borrow a few hundre
' somewhere