The Sauk Centre herald., 1899-07-06

II expected check. SIR" said he,
somewhat discounted.
did your
'It isn't agreeable to be put on such
an allowance" went on Dudley sharp
". "I'm not accustomed to IT.
"Not agreeable, ehY' said his father,
comfortably adjusting his feet ON an
embroidered rest Then why do You
practice the system with your wifeT
II give her all that she needs to
spend" said Dudley, coloring up
"And have given you all that you
need"
II am a manw said Dudley.
"And she is q womany retorted his
father.
II am the manager Of your ware
house, and claim my honest remu-
neration as SUCH" cried Dudley. "I
am no beggar. There Is not penny
that l ask for that do not earn"
THAT Is Milicent's case exactly"
said the wise old advocate. "She does
the work OF the house and does 1t well
She is an economist in every sense Of
the word. Is it right that she should
receive merely her board and clothes?
rs she not entitled to regular allow
ance to spend as she pleases? Do not
think me meddlesome old fogy, my
son." he added. rising and placing his
hand kindly on his sons shoulder.
"But have been observing all these
things, and merely wanted to give
you personal application Of this les
son in economy. You see how it hu-
initiates one to have to beg humbly for
the money that one has honestly earn
ed-to be called upon for an account Of
every penny one wishes to spend.
Don't put your wife into such false
position as this. Treat her as one Of
the firm of Darlington & Co."
Dudley stood still moment, ponder
ing. and then said. earnestly
~ Will, sir. You are rightv'
And Milly was delighted that very
day to receive a check for an ample
sum of money from her husband.
"Is 1t all for me?' she cried, with
glittering eyes.
"Yes; ALL" Dudley answered, laugh
ing.
"But what am to do with so much
money!
"LOck it up in your desk. DEAR" he
answered, "and spend It for your needs
as they occur"
"But I never bad so much before all
at one timer exclaimed the amazed
Milly. f.
"No, you never had, more shame to
me-" acknowledged Dudley. "But I
have come to the conclusion, Milly.
that you are no child to be given few
shillings at time. You are my house
keeper and deserve your regular sal
ary. shall give You f5 for your owl
personal expenses at the beginning of
every month, and you shall use and
economic 1t as you choose. The house
hOid expenses, of course, will be paid
out Of the common stock"
"Oh. Dudley. never felt so rich In
my life!' said she. "Now l can dress
like other women and give little mon
ey to the church and help the poor and
feel independent! And I can lay by a
little. too. Dudley. every month! Oh,
you shall see what an excellent man
ager can be-"
Dudley harrington looked at his
young wife, with a sharp prick of con-
science at his heart. Why had he never
made her SO innocently happy before!
Simply because It had never occurred
10 him.
And MiiIy ran eagerly 10 her father.
in-law
"Papa," she cried. 'I am to have f5
month all for my own self and never
to give an account of penny of it un-
less please! 1t is Dudley's own offer.
Isn't he kindT'
And Colonel harrington smiled and
patted her head and answered with a
touch Of sarcasm:
"Very kind indeedr' Chicago Times
Herald.
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