The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1888-02-25

majority Of your SEX
Thank you, Mr.. Appleton said the
widow, demnrely. II don't take no credit
to myself for it. It's natural 20 me. Il.
makes me sick to sec how fond most wo-
men are Of 1ummery, and putting all they
can earn on their back"
That's a fact" said Hiram. That's
just the effect 1t has on ma. Now. Mrs.
Jones" this he said in confidential tone,
'how long do you think have made this
coat do for beSt2"
Mrs. Jones could not possibly tell
''I's lasted ten years, said Hiram, with
becoming pride. TEN years, and lisa
good coat yet.
so 1t is, - said the widow, and com
mend your prudence, Mr. Appleton, how
! long do you think it is since ! bought this
dress?"
Hiram ventured TO guess 1--WE years.'
YOU'RE wrong said the widow, shak-
ing her head, 81 had it just twelve years,
come spring"
Mrs. Jones did not think il necessary to
mention that, although 1t had been bought
at that time, it had been cast aside some
ten years since, and had only bccu resusci
tated for the sake of producing an impress
sion on Hiram.
Twelve yearsr' exclaimed Hiram, in a
! glow of admiration. You are a perfect
treasure, Mrs. Jones"
LA, now, you don't mean it," said the
widow, bashfully.
Yes. l do, and you are the woman / We
been seeking for years for wife. So love-
ly and'so-economicall Dear widow Jones,
may hope that you will favor me with
your hand-that you will become Mrs.
Appletou?
This is so unexpected, murmured the
widow, 'and yet feel that a man of your
just sentiments and prudent habits is not
to be sighted. will accept your offer in
the same spirit in which it is made
There is one other thing, said Hiram,
after short pause, that l should like to
mention. | am straightforward man and
want everything to be understood Would
you have any objection to taking few
boarders after we are married?'
Not the slightest said the widow. In
deed, intended to mention something of
the sort to you
Did you though, resllyP inquired Hiram,
with delight
Yes The fact is, MI. Appleton, | am
coal is by temperament, and il is rather
agreeable than otherwise to have large
| family about me.
Hiram began to think that the widow
was an admirable woman, and that he
could not have made better match if he
had sought the world over
In the course of time, said he to him
| self. Il shouldn't wonder if it proved
thousands of dollars in my pocket. If l
could only have met with such a woman
than never
| Preparations were hastened for the we'd
| ding. Hiram feared that something would
turn up to prevent the marriage, on which
he had set his heart As for the widow,
she had no serious objections. Ard, ac-
cordingly, one morning they rode over to
the minister's and were united without any
display. Hiram wore the same blue coat
with brass buttons which had served him
so long and faithfully.
1T looks well enough he said. and
there isn't any use of going to any foolish
expense
The widow was dressed il plain delane,
with no ornaments.
How much shall l give your asked
Hiram of the clergyman who had united
them.
Whatever You please, said the clergy
man, politely
How much does the law allow persisted
Hiram.
One dollar and quarter.
Then said Hiram, here's a two, and
you can give me back seYenty-five cents in
change
The clergyman made change with as
sober face as he could and the happy pair
departed for home.
The next day Hiram brOached the sab
ject of boarders.
There amt any use in delaying the mat
ter as know Of, said he, We might as
well begin first as last, Suppose we ad-
yertise.'
There isn't any need Of that, said the
new Mrs. Appleton. 4 know OF some
friends in the place where used to live
who would be glad to come and board with
us
DO you? asked Hiram, with eagerness.
That's good idea. 1t Will save the ex-
pense of advertising
Yes, said Mrs. Appleton. That is very
true. However, 1t will he necessary to 60
and see them, and that will cost some
thing.
How much?'
"A dollar and thirty-seycn cents each
, way returned his wife.
J That will make s2.75,' said Hiram. I'll
give y6a three. The extra quarter will ID
for miscellaneous expenses.
This was an unexampled stroke OF gen
erosity on the part of Mr. Appleton; bu
the thought of the profits which he wa
going to make made him feel unusualll
generous.
How long will YOU be- cones? asked
Hiram.
That will depend little OH circum
: stances. think can bo back by the enc
of the week
And YOU feel pretty sure Of bringing
back some boardersp'
!, Il think | can promise YOU six at least,
said his wife. confidently.
: 'Sixp returned Hiram with satisfaction
, six, at three dollars a week, viii MAKE
eighteen dollars. Then the actual cost o