Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-14

II KNOW now how n child who has been
Il punished feels when he imagines another
chastisement is coming. I would rather
take a nogging, l believe, than go through
a painful scene Watching Dlcky as he
walked swiftly up and down the room after
my searching questions concerning his In
come, I shrank from the thought Of an
other possible conflict as a child might from
a threatened whipping
But to my surprise and delight Diclty
was not angry at all. He stopped suddenly
in the midst Of his pacing, threw up his
head as II he had decided something, and
coming over TO me sat down In the chair
opposite 10 me.
well, little Miss Budget" he began play
fully TN going to give you chance to
show how much of a financier you are
You appear to be shocked at the idea Of
my not having real estate and stocks and
bonds galore to show for my hard-earned
dollars. Now I'm going to see how many
well have at the end Of the year IL you
manage things"
what do you mean, Dicky7" asked,
bewldered.
ITS simple enough" he returned I'm
going to transfer my checking account to
your name, and turn over to you every
check receive. Then II l want any money
you can draw me n check You had con.
scentious scruples against asking me for
money, but I haven't any in asking you
for IL, provided you'll agree always to
YOU CAN SAVE"
He smiled triumphantly. as II he had
finally settled the financial question. but
my heart sank. I could foresee complica-
tions without number in this method of
doing things
"Oh, Dicky" l protested 81 never could
take all that responsibility Why do you
want me to try it?"
For the simple reason that I am prob
ably the worst manager who ever drew n
good salary. You were perfectly right In
being shocked at my not having saved any
thing in these last years. | should have a
nice little sum put away, but money simply
runs through my fingers. I believe It will
stick to yours. So am going to put every
thing in your hands and let you run things
Don't you dare to refuse"
! thought over the problem swiftly. Dicky
had aCceded to my wishes about earning
some money of my own. | must meet him
half way on this question of administering
our household finances.
81 will try it, Dcky, gladly" I said, "hut
7 warn you I shall keep a faithful account
of every cent that goes out then at the end
of the year we can see where the leaks have
been and how much we have saved"
Dicky threw up his hands in mock horror
81 can see now how the account will
look" he said gayly.
Gave Dicky ten cents
Gave Dicky $40.
"Gave Dic<y S40.65."
"If you ascend that scale much further
| I threatened, II shall refuse to be your
| financial manager"
Then l shall make you crawl to me fol
| every nickel you get" said DlclSy sterny
You see 1 have you in me power, proud
| beauty"
| | was about TO toss back an answer e
| his nonsense when the doorbell rang DicSS
| got up to answer II, but Katie hurried
| through the room, tossing her ginghan
| apron back over her head into the kitcher
| as she came.
you no 60" she said giggling. IT par
| lor maid when white apron on"
| I heard her give a smothered exclamation
when she opened the door Then she cam,
| back into the living room with face upoI
| which sat strong dsapproval
| "Meester Graham dot old man Maxon
| he here again, want you"