The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1910-02-26
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Al Pilkins had psrsistsntly and rath-
q tiresomely -pridsd himself on the
splendid condition Of his teeth end
the fact that he had never passed .
minute In dentist's chair except upon
occasions whom his molars we're pro
fessionally cleaned and polished. Il
was With an air Of bored tolerationl
that he accompanied his wife TO the
dentists ONCE for one Of the frequent
examinations Of her teeth.
II suppose he'll ind something new
the matter with them" suggested PHI
kins. with grin. as they entered the
elevator in the big once 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 cinch this doctor Of
yours isn't going to let 60 of a 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
Ace. and examined last years maya
zines with idle interest during the few
minutes the dentist consumed In scru-
thinking 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. II never had a toothache
in my life. There's no need Of my
taking up the doctors time.
st 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 wanted you to come with me to-
day. I intended all along that you
should have your teeth examined
You're always boasting about your
good toeth-maybe they're not as good
as you think"
4 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 mirroI
II into Pilkins' mouth and made care
full survey. Then he shook his head
dismally.
I'm afraid we can't do anything fol
you" he announced. You ought to
be ashamed to go around with such
good set of teeth. How do you ex
pect US dentists to make living,"
Pilkins rose up and bestowed a su
perior smile upon his wife while the
dentist was walking around tn,
chair to attack the grinders on tn,
other side.
What did I tell your" he asket
with 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 tn,
cushion to give the dentist anothe
treat. winking covertly at Mrs. Pilkini
in his self-satisfied glee.
"No, they're just as good as new
announced the dentist, peering int
the mirror. II don't see how we car
do any business hold on! Aha
little cavity in an upper tooth-yes
sir, sure as you're alive!"
"A caSity!" yelled Pilkins. rising ur
in wrath. What are you TALKING
n about?''
Come here, Mrs. Pilkins, and take
look" urged the dentist. "See'
Right there-see it,"
rOh, yes. there Is. Toni" exclaimed
his wife. You'll have to have thai
attended to at once! Isn't 1t lucky w
discovered it?"
n The dentist pulled his little mirror
away and whipped out his engage
ment book while Pilkins left the chail
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 glance at Pilkins
lowering face.
n What II 1t does?" demanded tn,
victim. ITS got to be done, anyhow
hasn't it?"
When they were alone In the hall
way Pilkins turned to his wife indig
nantly.
We'll. suppose you're tickled I,
death with your days work." b,
snapped. Il knew that fellow woult
nnd sdmething out Of whack before h
got through"
| A Rose-coiored Statement.
! Miss Jane Adams, the head Of tn