Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-12-25

haven't got the money, that's all. YOU
remember when We were married up
state five years ago, we both agreed
that what we wanted most was a home
and we finally got this place. Now
twice a month they are at the door fol
the money, and if l should miss one
payment we'd lose everything. I've
never told you how hard 1t is for me tC
meet that obligation. l have met II
so far. and il it comes through all
right we'll have some part of this old
Mother Earth. That's why can't buy
you hats. I'd like to. Jane, but can't
and am sorry"
Truly repentant now, Jane walked
to her husbands side and put an arm
about his neck.
Il didn't know 1t was as bad as
that" she answered sadly. I'm sorry.
too"
Dick looked gloomily across the
table. Doesn't it beat all how little
thing can knock the bottom out of the
festive board?" he said. Gee, this
has just coppered my bun and ruined
my socialism"
Reynolds walked to the window and
stood looking out. He turned at
length and, as If addressing himself.
declared: she looked wonderful in
that hat. Why can't l dress her up
and give her an even chance with
those that are not half as pretty?"
Dick crossed to his friends side and
put his hand on his shoulder. Il
have told you why, IL you ask me, but
you say I'm theorizing. Now, call it
theory If you want to, but here you
see practical demonstration of it.
The system doesn't allow you to dress
your wives up unless you pay for 1t.
and you can't pay for 1t unless you're
in the system. Sometimes it dresses
them up for you If they're pretty, but
this particular case doesn't belong in
that category. Now, you buck up, old
fellow; we're better OF here dipping
into this cold relic of the plunderbund's
generosity with nothing but this bun
galow to cover US than all those big
fellows put together. You've got love
here, Bob, real love. When they i'm
agine God does slip love to them 1t is
stamped counterfeit from start to
finish. With Jane and you living for
each other as you do. you have got 80
per cent of all the happiness right
here at home in this question mark of
q house"
He stopped. Reynolds was smiling
at him.
All right, Bob; you're hopeless. II
you can't stand little socialism, even
when it is mixed with romance. why
let's wash the dishes"
The buzz of hating automobile
was heard outside. Reynolds stepped
quickly toward the door.
Il guess that's Brand now, Dick"
Then that's my cue to vamoose."
mo, you stay right where you are.
There he is at the door,"
Hello, Mr.. Brand" greeted Rev.
nolds. as he threw open the door; I'm
glad to see you"
Mr.. Brand? Why not Johnf How
are you. Bob?"
First rate; let me have your coat
and hat"
Thanks; quite long way out here.
isn't it,"
Eyes. 1t is, but we find It worth
while after we get here. We enjoy the
air and view very much. This is NV
villa"
Brand laughed First one I've seen"
he said, although own some stock
In this company. Wish / had known
you were buying this place, l might
have saved you some money"
Then l wish so. too"
Dick returned from the kitchen.
where he had gone with some of the
relics Of the feast He saluted the
new conner and spoke cordially.
How do you do. Mr.. Brand? We
meet again. Guess you're a little sur.
prised to see me out here"
mo, not at all. One can expect IN
ind a reporter anywhere, though You
are little way from home"
It's sort O. home right here for
ne. Mr.. Brand. suppose you came to
discuss some business with Reynolds"
why. not directly. You know Bob
md went to Cornell together and al.
hough It's a little late. / thought we
night renew the acquaintance. We al.
ways had pleasant sort of rivalry
rom geometry to football, Ell, Bob?"
Yes. indeed. You might call It
hat"
oh. what memory" laughed
Brand. You see." he continued, ad-
lressing Dick. he usually got the best
4 me, especially in athletics"
4 can believe that" Dick responded
luntly. He is still pretty efficient in
hat respect. We amuse ourselves with
oxing gloves now and then, and l
an testify to his prowess. II You
entlemen will excuse me will step
own to the corner for awhile"
"Why?" inquired his host.
We'll. confidently, that old Dutch
ian nearly put me out of business q
eek ago and have sworn revenge"
"How's that?" asked Brand.
Pinochle. There IL something COM
q over me now that feels like a hun
red aces. II you want me, Bob, I'll {
IN that back room wrestling with q 4
'uble deck, fat Dutchman and a d
Elm Of Pilsener."
DICK stepped towards the door. 4
Say, You had better put on your c
'at," suggested Brand, 'Yt's cold out I