The citizen. (Honesdale, Pa.) 1908-1914, 1909-11-10

up her pretty nose. "Really, should
die in one"
"Well, Beth" remarked Smith, with
his quiet drawl, you never can tell.
Maybe you will"
Beth made a grimace.
II would, If l had to do my own
work, washing dishes-ughY'
"I don't see how Emma stands it."
declared Mrs. Harris. ITS Just drudg-
eryw
"Well, mother, please remember it's
Emma who does stand 1t, after ALL" re-
torted that little woman patiently, $50
please, please, don't you mind"
81 think it's great little nook, Mrs.
Brooks" opined Williams.
THANK you, captain" she said grate-
fully.
"And fixed up nice and comfortable.
CANT say as anything looks cheap"
THANK you again. Perhaps it isn't"
"You know, captain, you amt the
only one who's found out the secret
Of making a dollar produce 800 CENTS"
said Smith, with his whimsical smile.
"Has he done thatY' inquired Mrs.
Harris, affecting surprise and admira-
ton.
"Figuratively speaking. I presumeF
chimed in Beth primly.
II always thought 500 was hgura.
lively speaking" said Smith.
Captain Williams had produced his
pipe, filled it and lighted 1t without
asking permission.
Smith says I'm close. I'm not? he
declared. ITO me business is bust.
ness. If I've got money nobody gave
1t to me. I earned what earned, and
then l made that earn more"
you sure amt given 1t no vaca-
tions, captain" commented his super
intendent dryly.
"And that's right" affirmed Mrs
Harris with some heat. "I believe IL
men getting money. Mr.. Harris was
one of those soft hearted men who
never made the best Of his opportuni-
ties-always trying to be fair and
square with other men, and what
thanks did he getY'
Mother, pleasey' demonstrated En-
ma.
ITS true" went on her parent. IF
he hadn't been that way, Emma, do
you suppose you'd be here doing your
own workT'
Mother insist-you must not
"Mother is perfectly right" inter
rupted Beth. Emma, you don't de-
serve this kind of life"
But have 1 complained" demanded
Mrs. Brooks desperately. "Why dc
you say such things"
Because I've got myself to think
Of" snapped her mother you're
wasting yourself-tied up to the house
all the time-and everybody-all my
friends know just how you're fixed
You're never invited anywhere any
more"
Completely forgotten" said Beth.
Brooks, who had let himself in 81
lently and unobserved, stood in the
hall irresolutely, watching them and
listening to the conversation.
"Please don't" entrcated Emma
greatly distressed. "It's my affair, and
besides, before people,
one Of the family since your father
died." put in her mother II knew
you should never have married joe
that he couldn't take care of you the
way he ought"
"It's too late now" said Beth, shrug
ging her shoulders. Captain, dom
you think Emma should have moreT
"Well, Mrs. Brooks must know he
own mind" he replied. "Your fathe
when he worked for me always had {
way Of his own. But 1t does seem n.
If she should at least have a hireI
girl and more than four rooms to ;
fat, but
Brooks strode into the room, liviC
with passion, goaded to white hea
of fury, reckless of everything, mur
der in his heart, and, hurling his ha
to the floor. faced the company.
ut does seem so, does it?" he fairl,
hissed, going over to his employer
T'm glad you think so. And VIII,
hasn't she2 VIII you tell me that
Speak! VIII you tell me that2 I'll tel
you why, you slave driver!"
Mrs. Harris and Beth sat speeches
and pale, but Smith rose.
STEADY, Joe, boy" he admonished.
Emma had hurried to her husban
and Rrasped hs arm. ,.~ .-.