The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1899-07-14
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~" Lldpie leaves away, ana the sun
shine was obscured in driving clouds.
We'll, my boy" said his father kind
ly, you are off to the city, 1 suppose:"
''1es, SIR said Mr.. harrington, Jr.-
tall, straight, handsome young man.
with brown complexion and spar
King eyes. And before l go perhaps
you had better give me check if it's
convenient"
"A check?' said his father "For
what?"
I'm about out Of ready cash." said
Dudley, carelessly, land 4 little spend
ing money would come ve1y handy for
current expenses"
"Ah! And what are you going to
buy?"
Dudley looked at his father in amaze
ment.
Il need summer suit, SIR" said he,
"and--'
"Yes-yes," nodded the old gentle
man. and how much do you pay for
a summer suit now?'
"Oh, six or seven pounds" answered
Dudley.
six or seven pounds" echoed Mr..
harrington. Isn't that rather vague?"
"a fellow never knows exactly" ex-
planned Dudley.
"Ah, but you ought to know" inter-
rupted the old gentleman. And, now
l am one the subject, you buy your
clothes Of Poole, don't you? Aren't
there cheaper places?"
Dudley ignored the question. and
said:
I've a little bill at the cigar shop to
settle, and there are some new books l
should like to read'
Just send the bills to me-" said the
old gentleman; "I'll pay them"
The bootmaker, sin"
You must try and not be too extrav-
agant with your boots. Young men
have so many fictitious wants nova
days. But, as l said before, let all the
bills be sent to me. And as for spend
ing money, here is enough for the pres
ent.''
handed it to his son. Dudley stared at
1t IN amaZement.
81 expected check, sir,'' said he,
somewhat discounted.
did you?'
"It isn't agreeable to be put on such
an allowance went on Dudley, sharp
ly. "I'm not accustom' d to it,
mot agreeable, eh?" said his father,
comfortably adjusting his feet on an
embroidered rest. "Then why do you
practice the system with your wife?"
81 give her all that she needs to
spend" said Dudley, colorng up.
"And I have given you all that you
need"
Il am a man" said Dudley.
"And she is woman." retorted his
father.
81 am the manager of your ware
house, and 1 claim my honest remuner-
alton as SUCH" cried Dudley. II am no
beggar. There is not q penny that l
ask for that l do not earn"
That is NIilicent's case exactly"
said the wise old advocate "She does
the work of the house, and does it we'll.
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 a meddlesOme old fogy, my
son." he added, rising and placing his
hand kindly on his sons shoulder. but
I have been observing all these things,
and merely wanted to give you a per-
sonal application Of this lesson in econ
omy. You see how it humiliates one to
| have to beg humbly for the money that
one has honestly earned-to be called
| upon for an account of every penny
| one wishes to spend. Don't put your
| wife into such a false position as this
| Treat her as one of the firm of Bar
| rington & Co."
Dudley stood still moment, ponder
ing, and then he said, earnestly:
II will sir. You are right!'
And Milly was delighted that very
| day to receive q check for an ample
sum Of money from her husband
rs it all for me?" she cried, with
glittering eyes.
! Yes, ALL" Dudley answered, laugh
| ing.
/ But what am I 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 never had so much before all
at one timer exclaimed the amazed
| Milly. ....
''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 q few
shillings at time. You are my house
keeper, and deserve your regular sal
ary. I shall give you five pounds for