The Lamar register., 1910-02-09

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As fllh1nS naQ perSlbteutiy anu ath-
Or tiresomely prided himself on the
splendid condition of his teeth and
the fact that he had never passed a
minute in dentists chair except upon
occasions when his molars were pro-
fessionally cleaned and polished. II
was with an air Of bored federation
that he accompanied his wife to the
dentists office for one Of the frequent
examinations of her teeth.
IL suppose he'll find something new
the matter with them" suggested Pill
kins, with a grin. as they entered the
elevator in the big office building.
That's his business. you know. You've
cost me small fortune in gold and
bridge work and amalgam and one
thing and another in the last few
years. and it's a cinch this doctor Of
yours isn't going to let go Of good
thing"
Don't be absurd" said Mrs Pill
kins. Everything he has done for
me has been absolutely necessary. II
you begrudge the few dollars 1t has
cost to keep your wife's teeth in good
condition you ought to be ashamed Of
yourself"
Pilkins. properly sQuelched. fol-
lowed his indignant better half into
the waiting room Of the dentists Of
fee. and examined last years maya
zines with idle interest during the few
minutes the dentist consumed in scru-
tinizing Mrs. Pilkins' teeth and declar-
ing them safe and sound. When she
rejoined him the dentist was at her
elbow.
You'd better get into the chair and
let the doctor look over your teeth.
Tom" she suggested. "One never
San tell when ones teeth require at
tention.
Pilkins laughed the suggestion to
scorn. ''Ah. my teeth are all right"
he insisted. Il never had toothachs
In my life. There's no need Of my
taking up the doctors time"
TT won't do any HARM" advised the
dentist. AS Mrs. Pilkins says. one
never can tell"
Go ahead, Toni" commanded his
wife. Don't be silly. That's one rea-
son I wanted you to come with me to-
day. intended all along that you
should have your teeth examined.
You're always boasting about your
good teeth-maybe they're not as good
ss you think"
| The sporting instinct in Pilkins was
aroused by his wife's covert challenge.
He arose and strobe to the chair
"All right. doctor!" he exclaimed.
go ahead and have q look. I'm bet
ting on the teeth. though"
The dentist jabbed his little mirror
into Pilkins' mouth and made 4 care
full survey. Then he shook his head
dismally.
I'm afraid we can't do anything for
you." he announced. You ought t.
be ashamed to go around with such
q good set of teeth. How do You ex.
pect US dentists to make q living?"
| PiIkins rose up and bestowed a su-
perior smile upon his wife while the
dentist was walking around the
chair to attack the grinders ON the
other side.
What did I tell your" no asked
| with q note of triumph. Il guess you'll
have to keep on piling up the dentists
bills In our family"
| Then he laid his head back in the
cushion to give the dentist another
treat. winking covertly at Mrs. Pilkins
In his self-satisfied glee.
| NO. they're Just as good ~ new,
announced the dentist. peering into
the mirror. Il don't see how we can
do any business - hold on! Aha!
. little cavity in an upper tooth-yes
sir. sure as you're alive!"
"A cavity" yelled Pilkins. rising up
in wrath. What are you talking
about7"
Come here. Mrs. Pilkins. and take
. look" urged the dentist. See!
Right there-see it,"
"Oh. yes. there is. Toni" exclaimed
his wife. You'll have to have that
attended to at once, Isn't It lucky we
discovered it,"
The dentist pulled his little mirror
away and whipped out his engage
ment book while Pilkins left the chair
in dense gloom.
when shall put you down forf'
asked the dentist. Tuesday morning
at ten? All right. sir. 1t won't hurt,
he added, after . glance at Pilkins
lowering face.
What II II does?" demanded the
victim. It's got to be done. anyhow
hasn't TT"
| When they were alone In the hall
way Pilkins turned to his wife indig
nantly.
We'll. suppose you're tickled to
death with your days work." he
snapped. II knew that fellow would
IND something out Of whack before h
got through"
A Rose-Colorsd Statement.
Miss Jane Adams, the head Of ths