The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-08-17
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IT'S time to begin considering my
vacation" said the little stenographer.
aublously. as she examined the con-
tents OF her pocket book Honestly.
sometimes wonder which is prefer.
J Able-to stay at home and be con-
tent with spending money you earn
each week as it comes along. without
thought or worry-or to begin hoard.
ing early in May and so without your
lunch and give up matinees and re-
gard even nickel shows as expensive
treats, and fast from all candy and
soda-in fact. save every cent you
can, and then borrow some. so you
can 60 away for two weeks and
spend IT,"
Been saving since early in May.
have you?" remarked the bookkeeper.
sOlicitiously. II thought YOU were
looking thin and worn. had sup
posed it was just the need Of vaca.
ton and | didn't want to mention 1t,
as | might brighten you Why don't
you stay at home and fattcn up" You
could get big steak every day in the
week at the club for what you'd pay
for it once OH a vacation"
The little stenographcr eyed him
suspiciously. but there wasn't hint
of smile in his eyes.
We'll, am considering It," she adj
mitted. when think of all the
money I've wasted on vacations 1t
makes me positively i'll Actually |
could run an automobile on it.
Besides, what do vacations amount
to-" went on the little stcnographer
Il can go in bathing hero at home
Just as well-the waters Just as re-
freshing can sit on the sand here.
Just as we'll. and il viii he Just rs
sticky and grimy can walk around
under a stylish smshadc and sit on
the porch and lalk in my best clothes.
exactly as We'll and rs satisfactorily
as | can way of some whore at large
expense
Then when its al over can look
in my purse. count q roll Of bills that
haven't been spent and get seats for
all the shows want TO SEQ during the
year!
1T would mean Il chance to get ac.
quaintcd with ones friends. too. Hon
cstly. I've got dozens of married
friends, who ! know would he glad to
have me so out and see them. but
never have the chance Think
what | could accomplish in the way
Of renewing old friendships in the
course of two or three weeks"
The bookkeepcr nodded his com.
mendation. Then you'll have a
chance to take in bunch OF summer
parks, won't YOU" he said. And you
can see the sights that you've never
had time to look at, and you can hear
the good music, take long rides, 60
out into the woods, pick flowers, have
do!
That's what they all say" added
the bookkeeper "But why cant you
be honest? Why don't you say right
out that there's no nse in your going
up to the lake II Jimmy isn't going
to be there that If he's TO be in town
you'd just as soon stay. too? Why
don't you tell me truthfully that you
expect to sleep as late as you can,
just getting up in time TO press your
best dress before Jimmy arrives 10
take you out Why don't you admit
that you'd like 10 spend your money
on personal attractions as long az
.Iimmy's around and keep him right
at hand?"
The little stenorrapher opened her
mouth several times TO romonstrate-
but no words came "Why Why"
she finally gasped 81 never
Just then the telephone rang
well. what do you think" She
Issued from the telephone booth all
excitement i've got to got all ready
to go away In two weeks | never