The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1885-06-23

III my nOllODS / want no society Out
the best; the--the-sort Of society one
gets into in town."
Questionable society, Nellp"
"Well, then, whv not2 You have
means, Jack, and 6atter myself that We
are fitted to move in any circle. Why
should we bury ourselves in this wilder
ness ?"
Our means are not inexhaustible.
Nell."
"I'm aware of thai, Jack, but we've
enough for the start, and Marlborough
offers you a good place in the bank"
"At a limited salary, Nell
"On yes, but you can work your way
up, Jack-right up1o the topmost round
of the ladder. Do let's go, Jack! I've
lived here to please you ever since our
marriage. think you can afford to
please me a little now"
Jack sighed as he looked out upon the
ripening grain fields. but he drew me
close to his heart and kissed me.
That's true" he said; "you can't be
expected to care for the farm as do
Nell, l promised to make you happy
when you consented to be my wife aud
I'll try to keep my word. You shall
have your own way, Nell"
The continuous dropping of water
wears away the solid stone. I had con.
quered my husband at last and the desire
of my heart was to be accomplished
When Jack once made up his mind to do
a thing be did 1t with all bis might. The
matter was soon settled. Cherry Hill, as
he called the farm, was sold at great
sacrifice, and one sunny morning we
turned our backs upon the breezy down
and golden fields and journeyed city.
ward,
"rn afraid you've made great mis-
tske," said Jacks father as he babe US
good-by; "you'd better have stuck to the
farm. You remember the old saying
about rolling stones"
~ don't believe in old sayings, sir"
answered loftily, "and / think can ap.
preciate my husbands ability better than
any one else Can I"
"All right; hope you won't 6nd your.
self mistaken, nv dear. Good by 10
both of you. Whatever You do care
we'll for the little one. I'm afraid she
won't like the change. II you happen to
tire OF the town and the fashion, dom,
forget that a welcome awaits you at
home."
Jacks heart was too full for utterance
"Thank you. sir" said, but we shall
not get tired"
Our new home In town was stylish
residence in fashionable street We es-
tablished ourselves 10 the principal ho
tel and then set about furnishing the
house.
"My dear chlld," said Mrs. Vanbcr.
ough, the bankers wife. dropping in fol
an early call, "don't dream of such Q
thing as an ingram carpet. Get brussels
by all means; good Raglsh brussels
You'll find it much cheaper in the end,
and besides its much more stylish"
We hearkened to our friends advice,
and the cost run up into hundreds. Then
furniture was got to match, Mrs. Vanbor
Ough and several other friends aiding us
in our selection, and all sorts Of pretty
bric-a brac, real lace curtains and new
piano. My old instrument was too plain
and clumsy for the new establishment.
There is q sort of curious excisemen,
in spending money, which seems to drive
the most sober and economizing people
desperate when they once get at 1t. Jack
had always been one of the most careful
of men, counting the cost Of everything
ss be went and saving every stray penny
Once in the vortex OF town life his pru
dence was changed into sort Of reck.
lessness. After the first few days, and
by the time our new home was ready to
receive US, he actually seemed to take
delight in seeing his money 60
"We've got snug quarters here, Nell
by George!' he said, looking through
the extravagantly furnished rooms with
admiring pride. "Nn one in town Car
outshine US. not even Marlborough bin
self. 1t has tighten d our purse good
deal, I'll admit, but what does that sig.
niiy2 What good comes of having
money unless one enjoys itr'
1--WE must try and save up little now
Jack, since We are fixed up so nicely"
said, feeling somewhat terrified at hi.
growing recklessness
"Pshaw, child Who ever heard of 9
bankers clerk saving anythingP II We
make both ends meet 1t will be more thar
l look for"
"My DEAR" said Mrs Marlborough
when we we're pleasantly situated in oul
handsome house and hired couple o.
servants, 81 suppose you will want to
give some kind of party now2 1t il
customary, you know. Suppose you lei
It be an informal reception, with cards
and coffee for the old people, and ices
and fruits and dancing for the young
ones. That would do nicely. You car
throw your parlors into one, and The
new carpets will not get much injured
I'll help You order your refreshments
and Cecilia will write your invitations
for you. She is an excellent judge as
to whom il l. expedientto invite"
| mentioned the matter to Jack when
he came home. and he entered into the
spirit of the affair with great excitement
"To be sure. little wife, have party
bv all means. When one is in Rome
one must do as the Romans do, you
know. Don't spare expense, either, nv
dear; we must make as good showing
as other people. / shall take upon N.Y.
self to order your costume. I want you
to look as grand as little empress /"
"But, jack" suggested. timi,lly, eve
are spending good deal of money"
"Oh, we'll, never mind. 1t will &c
somehow, one way or another, and we
might as we'll enjoy It. You've always
wanted to get into good society, Nell
and you're fairly in now, and it won't dc
to let people see that you are cramped
for money. Lets make the most Of il
while we've gotit"
My heart acbed little, and IA tht
midst of all the tiare and flutter OF prep
aratiou was conscious of vague feel
| ing of regret whenever I recalled th'
quiet moments Of my early wifehood
spent at Cherry Hill. Jack had seemef
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