Springfield daily republic. [volume] (Springfield, O. [Ohio]) 1887-1888, 1888-08-08
HUFF AND TIFF.

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Although they were well-to-do citizens
of great New Lancaster. they had not been
married grandly in church, because they
were SO young: and If the truth must
come out. it had been runaway match. No
one could understand why they had run
away, as the opposition to their marriage
had been more of u postponinS character
than anything else; but Mr.. ThEaite had
suggested that the former Miss featherly
had too little money for his sons in
tended WIFE There had been q stormy
scene. in which the two vessels. old and
young gentlemen, had come into collision
amid claps of thunder. Is it necessary to
say more7 No; surely all persons of
twenty will see why young Thwaite mar
ried precipitately and flew with his charm.
ing wife into lodgings.
"Huff. dear, I'm all ready" said his
wife. entering the room.
She was dressed for walking, it being
near dinner time, and she wore her bend
ing spring hat and clinging buff gown.
Her teeth glinted. her eyes darkened, as
she looked down ut her husband, who had
been reading q novel of Victor Hugo.
Thwaite glanced up. stretched. sprang
to his feet and hustled about. getting his
hat. gloves and cane. Then he clapped
his hands scientifically.
You have your purse?"
"Yes." says he You have your para.
solf"
"Yes." says she.
They went and had their dinner.
Thwaite had been silent all the way
home from the hotel restaurant. When
they got back to their pretty parlor he
sank into a chair and stared before him
fixedly.
What's the matter?" asked Tiff. catch
ing sight of something nnaceustomed
about him.
"Oh, nothing, Tiff. Don't trouble
yourself about it. Only"-IIis lips re-
manned open, but no words followed.
Dearest. have you fallen illy'
"No-partly. though. I've fallen into
iii luck l thought had some money in
an inner compartment of my purse and
1t is not there!
You've spent it2''
Certainly not! That is. I suppose l
must have"
"And what have you in the ouside COM
partments of your purse:" asked Tiff.
lazily tanning herself and putting her two
dainty feet on the hassock.
The only answer Thwaite seemed likely
to make was to begin feeling of all his
pockets.
''Heyf' said Tiff
why, none there now," answered
Thwaite. shortly. as. of course, he hadn't.
Good gracious said Tiff. swapping
her bracelet, how unusual. isn't it,'
why, yes. that's what troubles me,
I never was out of cash In all my life be-
fore this.
Aren't there such things as checks?"
asked Mrs. Thwaite. turning her eyes
upon him lovingly.
Thwaite laughed.
Il should think SO. But then haven't
any about me.
There are so many banks. Where do
you cash your checksr"
When ] have them" said Thwaite.
going to the mantelpiece to light cigar.
Il cash EN- ut the first bank | come to.
Perhaps if you go to the bank they'll
give you check to cash. she said
No hardly"
Aren't there such things as accounts
at banksY'
Heavens, Tiff. why not?"
have one"
Her husband took his cigar from his
lips. growing pale.
no balance.
Mrs. Thwaite shook out fold in her
dress with a gentle wave of the hand
Her husband was again staring fxedly
into the desert of his dilemma She rose
and going to him laid that gentle hand of
hers upon his shoulder
What difference can it maker" said
she-''about money. mean? Something
will happen. Perhaps you have money in
your trunk 1t is quite funny TO think
OF two people who care about each other
as we do. talking SO much about such
vulgar things"
That's all very fne." Thwaite mur-
INJURED; but what are we to do for break
fast?"
'Breakfast2-breakfast
Yes; and we shall break on it. accord
ing to present indications"
"Pshawi I'm cure can do without II
just for once. Tiff assured him. almost
laughing
he meditated, convinced that he could
not get along without it. even for once.
and although he had.just heavily dined he
began to feel symptoms of hunger. The
Imagination is everything.
Thwaite was stunned, but before morn
ing he had realized that he must find
work. Whst did work mean to himf A
fine walk, at worst: gloves, cane. refresh
ments. diplomacy; q governor with the
money. dread of being sent to Europe.
Tiff was as fresh as rose the ut st day.
She popped her head out of the indOw
and shifted the air
How perfectly sweet it Is this morn
ing!' said she. Il mean to wear my gray
linen"
Where are you going?" asked Huff.
She turned slowly and gazed at him.
''0h. yes. do remember now. No break
fast
1T is too. too cruel. my love-" says he.
leaning against anything he could find
in despair. But shall go to place or
two of business know of. and get some
thing profitable to do at once. Upon my
word will soon be back. fully equipped
for hearty lunch. AS you say. nothing
serious can befall two happy young be-
ngs like you and me-"
On he went into the sunshine. and Tiff
sat down demurely curious to lind out
what would happen next.
next thing" unless a series Of strange
phases of feeling could be counted as ip
teresting. 1t was then that Huff Thwaite
burst into the room, his face cleaning
whitley in the dim light.
Tiff Oh, Tiff"
She did not answer. but in q moment
slowly raised herself from the sofa, her
hand to her forehead.
My child. are you famishedf" ex-
claimed her husband. with glistening
eyes.
'Only-very dizzy" whispered Tiff,
faintly, winking rapidly. and painting In
The greatest trouble Where am II
What have we been doingY"
"Oh. ny dear. have been up and down
he city all day. finally securing capital
connection with fathers rival insurance
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