Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1904-09-01
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Management
By Eupbemia Holden
Copyright, 1904, by E. Holden


golden glints which refreshed his tired
eyes. He had an hour for recreation
before going uptown to edit the morn
ing edition of big daily paper.
a few years ago she had been his
chum's jolly little sister. Lately he had
discovered she was woman whose
smile was more to him than clubs, the
alters or books.
you are certainly printing the worst
things in your paper" she burst out
suddenly-'How to Capture Mans
Fancy How to Get Married. How to
Manage Man. how to do everything
no nice girl would think of DOING
His boyish boot interrupted her.
you dare to pretend you don't man.
age men, when you do it with such
perfection the poor things never dis
cover the machinery
The corners of her mouth turned up,
though her voice was sulky.
We'll, anyway I'm not up in the art
of getting married, and there are star
ting exceptions to my management"
The flash from her eyes aroused his
boyish mirth again.
Am difficult to manager he asked,
with pleased satisfaction.
Impossible" she declared emphatic
ally.
Don't always do what you want
me to-" She considered.
''In question of actual service, yes;
otherwise what want when you want
to-"
"The same old question:" he burst
out, almost in earnest. "You want me
to dine with mob of your friends.
Ten dollars worth of agony for me to
10 cents qualification for you.'
She raised her round chin.
II like men who don't count COSTS
she shifted.
Spoiled and unreasonable" he NUT
tered r; ,.,, ), J.. ,., ,.,.
slight lift of her shoulders. "a girl
with an older brother and seven I'm
married uncles and aunts is so apt to
be, especially when each one is more
critical than the next wherever you be.
gin or end.
But you forget Howells and the 9TH
ers. He's certainly done lions share"
IF you mean a man spoils girl by
showing her consideration, attention,
perfect manners she began holly.
"Are you going to marry him for his
manners or his money! he interrupted.
II haven't decided" she returned,
with sudden chilliness.
You're engaged to him, then?" he
asked suddenly.
"What right have you to asky'
The lines of his face dropped.
None" be replied humbly.
"Well, Pm not" she retorted, more
than appeased at his humility. After
a pause he spoke softly.
"Aly mother always said I'd be very
easy to manage"
But you know she spoiled you. You
were her only boy. Personally
wouldn't try it If you were the last
man on earth
She was almost sorry when she saw
his mouth tighten and the fine nervous
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That's blow" he said, with dry
lips. yet you told me once that
had never failed you"
I'm service-no."
"Only in the little things, thenY'
They're what count with woman
That's not reasonable. Pm abrup
-disagreeable at times, guess-bu
you know quite well that is only man
ner."
She gazed into the light without re
plying. His eyes were on the rug pat
tern again.
II have always thought" he begal
after a minute, that marriage is !,
partnership of equals. the capital stool
personal liberty and of course love ant
respect. Then If the wife wanted to d
one thing and the husband anothe
they'd either go it alone with perfec
pleasantness or compare notes. Who
ever showed the best case would vii
the day.
For instance''-the interest in he
face warmed him to his theory-'i
you and l were married" = her fac
changed to roguish disgust-'and 20,
wanted to go to dinner and wante,
to stay at home you'd give your rea
sons, l mine. If you wished to g
more than l wished to stay, we'd &c
Isn't that fair?"
mo, no, no." she cried excitedly
who'd be Judge? You, of course. T.,
be as bad hermit as you in littl
while. I'd rather give in than hav
friction"
"I'm not frictional," he pleaded
"You can't or won't understand me
Besides, if you don't like me as an
take me and edit me-"
You told me you never touched re
jected manuscript Why should II"
He laughed, though the shaft foun'
tender spot. After another interva
of silence he began to speak in cur
GUS, controlled tone.
II can't realize my dream is done.
hadn't any right to it, of course, Blu
just the same I've thought Of a tim
when you would care enough to MARI
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