Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1883-01-05
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GOING INTO PARTNERSHIP.

Mrs. Nottingham, being unable to get
the means from her husband to supply
her necessities, at last informed him that
she should resume her profession Of
teaching, 80 as to be independent as she
was before she was married
you're not in earnest, my dear y
said Mr.. Nottingham,
"Of course | am in earnest. Why
not? DO you suppose intend to 20 on
this way, begging and praying for every
farthing spend ? I've been independent
once, and | can be so again"
"No; but look here!' Mr.. Noting
ham had risen, and was pacing up aud
down rather uneasily. my wife can't
go to teaching! What is it you want ?"
"What | can earn p promptly replied
Mrs. Nottingham.
but put it into words. "
swell, then, look here" said Mrs.
Nottingham, II have always done my
own work and sewing. Considered as a
cook, | demand three pounds month !,
as seamstress, one pound; as wife
and the lawful mother of your children,
at least ten pounds more. And then |
shall not consider myself adequately
compensated"
"Whow-w-w-! Let me sce---its nearly
twenty pounds month !"
II consider my services as worth that,
at least" said Mrs. Nottingham, with
dignity "but if you would rather hire
hoasekccper, will prosecute my origi-
nal idea Of opening select school"
Mr.. Nottingham walked up and down
the room once more, rumpling his hair
into porcupine fashion with his fingers
II will consult Uncle Wetherbee," he
said.
Every WE'LL" said Mrs. Nottingham
"Pm quite willing to abide by bis de-
cision."
Uncle Wetherbee, bronzed yisaged
ex-sailor, who was comfortably smoking
his meerschaum up stairs, was sum
moned at once. lie came dowa--ratber
slowly, on account of wooden leg-and
listened 10 the pleading on either side
with the utmost gravity
"D'ye want to know my opinion ?"
said Uncle Wetherbcc, when they had
finished.
Certainly" said Mr.. Nottingham.
"Of course" said his wife.
Then look here" said Uncle Wether-
beo. "Matrimony's co-partncrship 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--even !" blankly repeated
Mr.. Nottingham.
"Or, better STILL" went on Uncle
Wethcrbee, take one third Of the money
yourself, lay aside one-third for house,
hold purposes, and then give the other
third to PHOEBE
"Yes, but uncle"
,"You asked my advice" said Uncle
Wetherbce There it is, and | have
nothing more to say"
lie stumped off up stairs again. Mr..
Nottingham looked at his wife his wife
looked back at him.
"Well n said Phoebe.
II will try IT," said Mr.. Nottingham.
ut seems wild idea, but Uncle Weth-
erbee is remarkably sensible man.
Yes, I'll try il "
For the next three years Mr.. Noting
ham remained in partnership with his
wife on these unusual financial condi-
lions.
Though for the life Of me, | can't see
what you do with all your money" said
be TO bis vito.
"The very idea that has often sug-
gested itselfto me in regard to your
money" retortod Mrs Nottingham.
laugbingly.
II had intended to buy a house for
you, If il had not boon for the unex.
pected appropriation Of my funds, said
Mr.. Nottingham.
~ can wait. dear" said his wife,
serenely. "All in good time"
But one afternoon Mr.. Nottingham
came home carly from business, and
rushed up 70 Uncle Wetherbee's room
"My dear uncle" said he, "the hous
| Of Filkirk's is in the market ut force
skle. Such bargain Only six hun
! Hrod