The Iola register., 1902-06-27
POOR ECONOMY IN TIPS.
Cause of Her Husbands
"Extrnvagance."

He was the happiest man in the |
world when they married and fitted up
a little Hat in Harlem. The fact that
he made only $40 a week was draw
back, but not serious one. They
would economiZe, and be just as happy
as though they had all the money they
could possibly spend. For "A time they
were happy. Then the wife began to
get acquainted and go out into Harlem
society" She did not have enough
spending money, and the "nagging"
process began, and the allowance was
increased, although the generous hus'
band was already giving her more than
her share, relates the New York Trib-
une.
In order to do this he found it neces-
sary to cut down his own expenses.
He left the quiet little eating place
where he had taken luncheon for
years, where he tipped" his regular
waiter and was comfortable. He left
this for one of the flashy, cheap res
! taurants, where the tables are crowd
| ed with men and women who bolt their
luncheon as if to forget its meager-
ness. Girl walters served the food,
and the man who was economizing did
not think that it was necessary to
"tip" them. In month or two he was
settled in the new place, and the same
woman waited on him each day. The
saving was considerable, and ther.
was more money for his wife. After
all, it was not so bad. One day he had
| Il, nd . !. ffaa
and butter cakes, then pancakes with
maple syrup, or piece of pie and
milk-nothing that cost more than Is
cents.
Yet the wife was not satisfied. ~
am sure Henry is eXtravagant about
his luncheons," she said to herself.
Pm going down to see"
So one day at noon she appeared at
the Office, all smiles, in order to con
ceal her Interior motive. 1--WE come
down to take luncheon with you, dear"
she said, and he was really delighted.
He offered to take her to an expensive
place for il was the first time she had
surprised him this way.
mo. Henry" she said, take me to
your regular place, and order just the
same luncheon you have on di IS when
] am not here"
81 don't eat much at noon, my dear"
said the fond husband. I'm afraid
you won't like it,"
That's just what came down for"
she said. "to see what you have for
luncheon. I'm afarid you are eXtrava-
CANT"
The injustice of the charge hurt him
little, but. sure Of complete vindica-
tion, he led the way to his cheap res
taurant. The wife glared at one of
the Mattresses who was pretty, but
forgotit when she saw the woman who
.erved Henry's table.
This is my regular waitress he
said as they sat down. "She knows
just what eat every day. Toproye it,
I'll not order anything in particular
and YOU can see what she brings and
admit that I'm not cXtrayagant."
lie called the girl who had been
standing near enough to hear his eX-
panUtiou.
MARY" he said. bring me what
had yesterday. only make the order
for two" Then. turning 10 his wife, he
added: "The beauty Of this place IS
that YOU don't have to give tips" The
girl heard that, too.-aud on her way
TO the kitchen remembered that she
had waited on him for three months
and received not even THANK YOU
LET me see" she said. "he had
baked apples and toast Yesterday
Then she ordered oyster cocktails n
porterhouse steak for two, with mush.
rooms. three vegetables. a salad, plum
pudding and coffee. It was the most
expensive meal the restaurant haC
served in months. She managed TO get
il all on the tray, though things were
crowded. and just as he was wondering
what had become of her she appeared
with the feast.
The husband almost tainted and the
wife simply glared. The waitress was
supremely happy in her revenge.
If this was fable in slang. the mora
might he: Don't economic on tips
It's false economy.