The daily Alaskan., 1909-08-16
is n fortunate man, Mrs. Edmonds."

Is a fortunate man, Mrs. Edmonds.
 How odd! I WAS discontented and blue when l came here tonight" Bhe said, "all because was-well, was covetous."
 Tom laughed.
 "We all get that way at times, ! fancy" he remarked. Look at those De Puysters standing over there, the richest people here. You wouldn't be- lleve 1t, but they are rldiculously jeal- ous of the Four Hundred. How the Four Hundred fare we never know, but the De Puysters ape them as far ar they can, while some of us are silly enough to ape the De Puysters. l am glad you are not one of those."
 Before Mrs. Edmonds could confess that indeed she was one of them there came to her ear from behind the palms by which they sat the sound of voices. They both recognized the tones of their host and hostess. It was an awkward position, but they could. not have escaped being seen from over the palms.
 Constable was evidently remonstrat- ing with his wife. You can't mean to pretend" he Was saying, ito be keep ing pace with the De Puysters. One would think you were, to see us to- night. tell you, Anne, can't afford it, and that's flat"
 That's what you're always saying cant afford this; can't pay for that!" " cried Mrs. Constable, with considera- blc heat. "Why don't you go into bankruptcy and be done with 1t? You never used to complain"
 We would look well bankrupt, wouldn't wei" her spouse cut In. Y never used to complain, as you say, because l was getting rich fast then. It Is changed now, and I'm often pinchcd for money to the verge Of desperation. I've told you so, Anne. While I've no objection to your en- tcrtaining and having good time, there's limit to our means, you know, and where the devil the money for this is coming from don't sec"
 "You never told me" cried Mrs. Con- stable. You merely said you were worried. And I'll tell you right now, Ned Constable. I do intend SespinG pace with the De Puysters and natter myself have done so."
 He stuck me on change for Sl2,OOO ,ast week." muttcrcd Constable. You may be able to keep up the pace; but. by thunder. can't at that figure, Amer
 There was pause. Then he said pacifcally: "YOu go at 1t wrong, and, as your husband. must correct you. Look at Will Edmonds and his wife. They are poor as the world takes such people, but they are richer and hap pier than we are"
 Yes" exclaimed Mrs. Constable, and live in little place where you can hardly turn around and where you meet starved musicians. impecunious actors or authors who hope 10 startle the world some day. Perhaps you would like to change places with them
 "I may have to-" Constable murmur- cd. before it is all over. Come, Anne; the people are going. We must get downstairs"
 Goodwin and Mrs. Edmonds arose, he serious, she trembling.
 Tell me" he asked her, "should we have gone away"
 "Ycs and mo-" she answered. "We couldn't without their knowing" Then, putting her hand In his as they came to Mir. EdmondS. she observed serious ly: "A little while ago l was jealous of them. Mir. Goodwin. Now l am not, and my little place where you can hardly turn around seems sweet and good to me. Come and see us in 1t. We will welcome you, and you may get an idea how nice humility is. Good night. l thank you for being here"
 As Grace and Will stood again in their own house later that night she