The Mount Holly news. [volume] (Mount Holly, Burlington Co., N.J.) 1891-1942, 1899-08-15
the Oil gentleman. I'm pay them"

the Old gentleman. ''I'll pay Them
'"The bootmaker, SIR"
"You must try and not be too extrav-
agant with your boots. Young men
have so many fictitious wants nova
days. But, as said before, let all the
bills be sent to me. And as for spend
ing money, here is enough for the pres
ent.'
He drew out half a sovereign and
handed it to his son. Dudley stared at
1t in amazement
u expected a check, sir" said he,
somewhat discounted.
did youY'
1t isn't agreeable to be put on such
an allowance" went on Dudley sharp
". Pm not accustomed to it."
mot agreeable, ehY' said his father,
comfortably adjusting his feet on an
embroidered rest. "Then why do you
practice the system with your wife?"
Il give her all that she needs to
spend" said Dudley, coloring up.
And | have given you all that you
need"
l am mani! said Dudley.
"And she is a woman?' retorted his
father.
Il am the manager of your ware
house, and l claim my honest remu-
neration as SUCH" cried Dudley. 81
am no beggar. There is not penny
that / ask for that do not earn"
THAT Is Millicent's case exactly"
said the wise old advocate "She does
the work Of the house and does it well.
She is an economist in every sense of
the word. Is it right that she should
receive merely her board and clothes?
Is she not entitled to a 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 hui
initiates one to have to beg humbly for
the money that one has honestly earn
ed-toibe called upon for an account Of
every penny one wishes to spend.
Don'tlput your wife into such false
position as this. Treat her as one of
the firm of harrington & Co."
Dudley stood still a moment, ponder
Ing, and then said, earnestly.
Il will, sir. You are righti'
And Milly was delighted that very
day to receive a check for an ample
sum Of money from her husband.
"Is it all for me?" she cried, with
glittering eyes.
Eyes; ALL" Dudley answered, laugh
ing
"But what am l to do with so much
moneyY
Lock it up in your desk, dear" he
answered, "and spend it for your needs
as they OCCUR
But I never had SO much before all
at one timer exclaimed the amazed
Milly.
"No, you never had, more shame to
me-" acknowledged Dudley. "But l
have come to the conclusion, Mflly.
that you are no child to be given a few
shillings at time. You are my house
keeper and deserve your regular sal
airy. l shall give you f5 for your own
personal expenses at the beginning of
every month, and you shall use and
economic 1t as you choose. The house
hold expenses, Of course, will be paid
out Of the common stock"
"Oh. Dudley, | never felt so rich in
my lifer' 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 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 sharp prick of con-
science at his heart. Why had he never
made her so innocently happy before?
Simply because it had never occurred
to him.
And Milly ran eagerly to her father
in-law.
Papa" she cried, 81 am to have f5
month all for my own self and never
to give an account of penny of it IN
less | please! 1t is Dudley's own offer.
Isn't he kindw
And Colonel harrington smiled and
patted her head and answered with a
touch of sarcasm:
very kind indeedp-C Chicago Times
Herald.