Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1914-09-19
CHAPTER III--contlnued.

Il know Just how you feel, my dear, "
she said. All my younger days were
wasted on sentiment and when final.
1y let my heart run away with my eau
ton landed on Staten Island"
But suppose we ought to be hap
Ply" Jane Ventured resignedly. I'VE
have our homes and know have
the best husband In the world"
That's what they all say. Oh, mind
you, am not complaining about mine,
but there are times I am aggravated
by the smallness OF his income"
but We mustn't think Of money.
Mrs. Collins. After all, We are out
here In the country with the fresh air
and sunshine and when we think of all
those people In the crowded tenements
IA New York. who are 80 much worse
of than We are. suppose we ought to
De contented."
That's all very nice, Mrs. Reynolds.
but the fresh air don't chop the kin
ding wood or put quarters In the gas
meters. Those that prefer the country
can have It. For my part would
rather be in my little fiat with some
one around. Here it's shut up the
house all winter to keep the warm air
in and fight all summer to keep the
mosquitoes out. Why. even the cats
sneak away from Staten Island when
its cold"
Il know IT, II ia terrible lonely,
sometimes. and nothing but the same
old grind-dishes and cooking and
cooking and dishes"
Well that's something to bring you
back to earth. anyway, and / guess
had better be getting back home to fix
James supper. Some people complain
because their husbands stay away too
much, but will say for mine that he
hasn't missed a meal in ten years. And
wouldn't mind If he did now and
then"
oh, goodnessl" exclaimed Jane
What do you think I've doneH I've
been 80 excited over the matinee that
i forgot about our dinner entirely and
Bob will be home any minute. There
isn't thing In the house, know. Not
even eggs. can't imagine what to
say to him either. I don't like to tell
him that I've been to the theater."
Gracious. you are a slave. Does he
object 10 thAt1"
No not in the way you mean, Mrs
Collins. but there's the money for the
tickets. You see, ! saved II out OF the
household expenses and l don't want
him to know"
We'll, you saved It. didn't your Any
time can do that ! spend 1t where
and when please figure that's my
business and not James"
but we haven't much money for
that sort Of thing. and you see there's
this too" added Jane, hurriedly re-
moving her new hat II got this out
OF the household money also. and I'm
afraid It would be hard to explain such
extensive economy"
Well. l wouldn't worry, dear. Just
put It away for a while and avoid I'M
necessary arguments. know men do
argue so. They want woman to
drudge and drudge and never derive
any benefits from It."
"Oh. Mrs Collins, Bob isn't that way
ut all. We do have to figure in nickels
and cents and dimes. and get so tired
Of being poor but he tries to give me
everything he can. That's what makes
ans feel bad. and I'm Just wretched
over the dinner. You'll pardon me-,
Mrs, Collins, but guess I'll have to
run out"
"rd like TO help you out. dear"
"oh. could your
I'm afraid not It's Wednesday,
stew night with US. and James will be
sating the last OF Sundays roast"
1 DIDN'T mean TO bother you, Mrs.
Collins. but It's the first time in my
Hfs that this has happened and / feel
shat ! just can't face Bob. that's all"
Why face himH Have him face
you"
It's the same thing"
mo, my dear, II isn't the same thing.
When you have been married as long
as ! have you will find that the only
way TO get around your husband IS to
have him sorry for you. Don't ever
Bet him get a chance for you to be sor-
~ for him. 1t took me quite a while
70 get on to that and I'm giving you
abe benefit OF my experience"
How do you meant"
Homer bright, haven't you ever
played possumT'
Why. no"
Then that makes It all the easier
You know-anything from a sick
SrienG TO case Of cholera Why, even
n headache would answer In your case
81 this is the nrst time
But / don't believe could do that. d
Certainly you could. NV, Il yod're
down with a sick headache you can't
be expected TO be taking care OF house
hold AFFAIRS. can you9 What chance
has hot sinneE against case Of hys
Gsrics7"
But wouldn't know how, Jans
Persisted