The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1896-04-10

ut was his eNcelcncy, thc io'"'A
minister, Baron p"
Indeed. But how am to know all
e<ceiIencies." she exclaimed, shruR-
cling her shoulders. almost every
dwelling in our street is occupied by an
ex-minister. But tell me, though, what
chair was his excellcncy seated upon
"Scated on? Why, right here on the
one next TO which yon are now stand
ing. Why do you ask?
WELL well. just as feared. and ne
has sure enough seen all, the 'hreau-
bare sofa. the worn chairs why VIII
Won persist in receiving your callers IN
this room Is there no parlor?
The good woman seemed put out.
"Always the same story, whenever
have a caller grumbled the professor.
spray. what is wrong with the iurhi-
ture?"
Wrong? Everything is wrong tel
xou." She rctortcd, hotly. Look AT the
sofa. AT the chairs
The professor put on his glasses ana
,nspccted the seats and frames OF the
pieces indicated.
~ think" he began in an earnest, dc-
Iberate way. IA though dissatisfied win
something. II really think the furniture
does show signs of wear.
at is old and unfit for use. his we
decided. ..and IA Disgrace to the room
and that Is the very reason why YOU
should receive all callers in the parlor.
impossible" he responded grui'!'
Il would rather buy new furniture
"Buy furniture-?'
Jhe words seemed to make the little
woman speechless. Approaching her ,a'l
lord she extended her hand to him,
looking up expcctantly
IAN right" she said, hand me the
money. / could not buy a set like this
for less than 500 You remember IT
was part OF my dowry. In those days
some 20 years ago. il cost 'ri'ie irss'
because everything was cheaper. ! ne
covering of the sofa is heavy gros gram
silk. and the frame walnut. Where. uo
vou suppose, could get such goods now
for SlO0?''
"Nowhcrc, my dear, ! am ready t'
tnl,e an oath, And for that reason
think il is perfectly superiluous e
k.ep your hand extended so long. sInii
inply retorted the professor And n
meant il. Had his wife remained IN IN
same attitude for days and extenue'
her hnnds forever he would never nav
ri,en her anything besides the mouse
hold money, because he was stiii NOR
economical than herself which mean
a rood deal. considering that she M
,,pne Ia the length of learning how
make mems wearing apparel :" no'
obliged to have trfles like trousers al
80 forth made 10y tailors
ASA matter of fact Il single glance
,he nrofessor sufliced to show how su
cessfully she had practiced economy
his garments.
"Did YOU know" ne asked after !
t,e what the minister wanted?
allow should ~
ale notified me to be prepared 10
great distinction
What? perhaps an order OF
title"
Not improbablc!
And we are apt to receive callers
congratulations"
"possibly!"
Whom you wouio reees
room?"
Certainly"
mot in the parlorg'
"No,"
.Jpdecd, Well. then. now insist
b,v;up n new set of furniture. the
cited little woman cxciaimeu ~
most positive tone. which the profcs
knew but too well. and which proo
no gainsaying.
He began 10 fear an assault upon
pockethook for now his bc'or h"'A
covered additional need every MON
She was liable to insist upon ne"
r,,er new curtains and new paintl
Almost every piece in the room
h.en mart OF her dowry and done
ice for 20 years, and had conseluc
Leet. lnug ago fiji for the a''ic
IN, he was for once mistaken.
10 IKE that happened. His WIFI
tered not word. Only her 'Aes
denly shot lightning fash ~
sofa. whereupon she suddenly ie''
roo:n.
An hour later, after the profcssol
left the house, she once more s'uo
fore the sofa. Deity she rlppeu
n niece CT the covering. ana as so
she was able to take look NJ the
side. she assumed u challenging
ton. saying 10 herself;
"Triumph. | knew II! MY hu'
shall soon see what a practica
economical wife he possesses.
.Jaconde, Euphrosine.' calling
grown daughters. listen to me- .
vou, You are aware that your "a
birthday Is at hand. You have a
nroeured presents, and am gctt'
newspaper case he coveted but
5early love to show him anothc'
non lie hintcd to-day that MS
woods n new set Of furniture.
rood serviccahlc set costs at lens
md money is scarce. Nhile pom
how to manage, ! had an idea
closer. There. Look At the wrci
Of this gros grain covering. W
the stun look almost as goo" NJ
Does not its green color gutter ~
md It's brown like bronze? Now