Evening journal., 1910-03-07
THE OTHER
WAY ABOUT

AS Pillzins had persistently and rath-
er tiresomely prided himself on ths
splendid condition OF his teeth and
the fact that he had never passed
minute in dentists chair except upon
occasions when his molars were pro-
fessionally cleaned and polished. IL
was with an air Of bored toleration
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 PHI
kins, with a grin. as they entered the
elevator In the big ONCE building.
That's his business. you know. You've
cost me a small fortune in gold and
bridge work and amalgam and one
thing and another In the last few
years, and it's oinch this doctor OF
yours isn't going to let 60 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 it has
cost to keep your wifes 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 maga-
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
can tell when ones teeth require at
tention
Pilkins laughed the suggestion TO
scorn. "Ah, my teeth are all right ;"
he insisted. Il never had a toothache
in my life. There's no need OF my
taking up the doctors time"
1T 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
as you think
The sporting instinct In Pillsins was
aroused by his wife's covert challenge.
He arose and strobe TO the chair
"All right. doctorl7 he exclaimed.
go ahead and have look I'm bet
ting on the teeth, though"
The dentist iabbed his little mirror
into Pilkns' mouth and made a care
full survey. Then he shook his heas
dismally
Pm afraid we can't do anything 70
you" he announced You ought I
be ashamed to go around with sue
a good set Of teeth. How do you e.
pect us dentists to make a living?"
pllkins rose up and bestowed 8
perior smile upon his wife while Il
dentist was walking aFegHd u
chair to attack the grinders q
other side ~
What did tell your" n
with note Of triumph. II fHT a.
have to keep on piling up vi
bills in our family" ~ ~
Then he laid his hey ~ "a
cushion to give the oj
treat, winking coyertlyt ~
In his self-satisfied gledA
mo. they're Just aJAse
announced the dentircif. ~
the mirror. Il don't ~ 81
do any business hoius sSshel q
a little cavity in an upper tOOiiii-5rt
sir, sure as you're alivel"
"A cavityi" yelled Pilkins. rising uT
in wrath. What are you talking
about?"
Come here Mrs. Pikits and take
a look urged the dNntist "See'
Right there-see it?'
"Oh. yes, there is. Toni" exclaimed
his wife. you'll have to have tina
attended TO at once Isn't it lucky VI
discovered it?'
The dentist pulled his little miro
away and whipped out his engage
ment book while Pilkins left the chai
in dense gloom.
when shall put you down for?
asked the dentist. Tuesday morning
at ten? All right, sir II won't hurt,
he added after a glance at Pilkins
lowering face.
what II it dp~~~ landed tn,
victim. "It'- : done, anyhow
hasn't it?'
When they we're alone in the hall
way Pilkins turned TO his wife indig
nantly.
We'll, / suppose you're tickled Il
death with your days work." h
snapped Il knew that fellow woull
find something out of whack before b
got through"
Railroad Man Loses Foot.