Forest City press. (Forest City, Potter County, D.T. [S.D.]) 1883-19??, 1912-05-16

Il had hoped" said Henry Wysp in
the tone of one who sees a pet ambl-
ton vanish into the distance like a
mirage, Il hoped this month to get
a pair of new Shoes
We'll, why don't you?" demanded
Isabel Wysp. Goodness knows you've
been talking about those shoes for the
But l can't afford Them said
Henry.
Henry Wysp. You can put on the
poorest mouth. You really make me
sl~ dreadfully uncomfortable and pow
eFsy STRICKEN She glanced for comfort
at the large check she held in her hand.
OF course it was already p1anned 10
cover the months expenses, but SUN
1t annoyed her to hear the man who
had earned that much declare he
couldn't afford shoes.
1T can't make you feel any more
uncomfortable to hear about 1T than II
does me to keep on wearing the shoes
1 do reasoned Henry. But with an
exasperating air of resignation. per
haps I'll be able to manage them next
month"
You just throw away 10 tip'es the
price of a pair of shoes in a month"
protested Isabel. IF you really wanted
a pair you would get them"
BY the time l get the shoes" went
on Henry. my hat or clothes will be
shabby and my new shoes will laugh at
the rest of my appearance. Then when
l get a new hat or a new suit my shoes
Will again be on the blink. / wonder
what it would feel like just once to
nave everything new at the same
time?"
Don't ask me-" declared Isabel bit
terly. Why I've been needing a new
SILK petticoat for ages. but 1 find I
can't get it this month";"
You can't" questioned Henry. Not
out of all that money I have inst eiven
you?"
What are you going to do with all
the money you didn't give me?" coun-
ter-questioned Isabel.
Got to pay up my club dues-oh, a
lot. of necessary bills" explained Henry.
well, I've got to use my money for
bills, Eoo." sighed Isabel.
IF you need a petticoat-why you
have got to get it! announced Henry.
How mush are they?"
Can get a splendid one for five dol
lars said Isabel.
Henry peeled a five dollar bill off of
q sizable roll and handed it to Isabel.
Get 1t tomorrow"
But your shoes, Henry? Why, this
money would almost get your shoes
and If you can afford to give it to me
for a petticoat, why you could have
afforded to ge your shoes with it"
I'll get my shoes when 1 get my
next salary sighed Henry.
"Petticoat? Worn that new one out
s. quick? Gee, they make women's
clothes sleazy these days."
II haven't had a new petticoat in
goodness knows when!" said Isabel
gloomily.
81 gave you the money for one last
month";" declared Henry. "I gave it
to you for a petticoat and for nothing
else. I really got tired OF hearing you
vail that you didn't have a petticoat.
With all l make if 1 can't keep my wife
in petticoats-it would seem as if there
were some flaw in u management of
funds"
How about your shoes, Henry
Wysp? GOULD anyone who knows you
believe that you couldn't afford a pair
of new shoes when you need them?'
What did you do with the money!"
asked Henry.
Il bought-well. 1 don't suppose I can
make YOU UNDERSTANDING my hand
bag looked so shabby Wit my new suit
just killed the whole effect of my
spring outfit. in fact. and I saw "a lit
tie suede bag greatly reduced that just
matched. 1 mended my old petticoat
until I could afford to get a new one
and I had hoped this month