New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-03-23
POOR ECONONY IN TIPS ,
HOW THE SUSPICIOUS WIFE FOUND OUT
HER HUSBANDS --ExTRAvAGANCE~

HOW THE SUSPICIOUS WIFE FOUND OUT
HER HUSBANDS -ExTRAvAGANCE~
He was the happiest man in the world wh.n
they married and fitted up little fat in Harlem
The fact that he made only so q week was a
drawback. but not a serious one. They would
economic. and be just happy as though they
mad all the money they could possibly spend For
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
"naggtng'' process began. and the allowance was
increased although the generous husband was
already giving her more than her share.
In order TO do this he found it necessary 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 1ashy
cheap restaurants, where the tables crowded
with men and women who bolt their luncheon as
if 10 forget its meagreness- Girl walters served
the food. and the man who was econonizinS did
not think that ii was necessary to Tip" them. In
a month or two he was settled in the place,
and the same woman waited him each day
The saving was considerable. and there was more
money for his wife After all it was not so bad
One day he had roast apple and toast. the next
coffee 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. Il am sure Henry
is extravagant about his luncheons.'' she said
herself. I'm going down TO see
So one day AT noon she appeared az the once.
all smiles. in order to conceal her Interior motive
I've 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 II
was the first time she had surprised him this way
NO, Henry she said. take ire to YOUR regular
place, and order just the same luncheon YOU have
en- days when am not here
I don't eat much at noon ny dear" said the
fond husband. I'm afraid you won't like it
That's Just what 1 came down for" she said.
TO see what you have for luncheon I'm afraid
you are eXtravagant
The injustice of the charge hurt him little but
cheap restaurant The wife glared at one OF the
Mattresses who pretty. but forgot IL when she
saw the woman who served Henry's table
This is my regular waitress" he said as they
prove it. Til not order anything in particular and
you can see what she brings and admit that I'm
not eXtrave CANT.
He called the girl. who had been standing near
enough hear his explanation.
Mary" he said. bring me what had yester-
day only make the order for two Then. turning
TO his wife. he added The beauty of this place
is YOU don't have give tips. The girl heard
bered that she had waited on him for three months
and received not even a Thank you"
Let see" she said he had baked apples and
toast Yesterday" Then she ordered oyster cock
tails pOrterhOuSe steak for two. with mushrooms,
three vegetables. salad plum pudding and coffee.
1t the most expensive meal the restaurant had
served in months She UeraSei 10 get it all on the
tray though things crowded and lust he
was wondering what had become Of her she ap-
peared with the feast.
The husband almost tainted. and the wife simply
glared. The waitress was supremacy happy IN her
II this was a fable in slang. the moral might be:
Don't econOniiZe rips. It's false economy.