Evening star., 1916-03-26

some sign of further reduction, but
there was none. Finally he nodded and
grinned. Yes, they're worth four
fifty" he admitted. "and I'll throw in
bringing the desk" He took out roll
of bills and counted off all but two or
three. which he slipped back into his
pocket. I'D have gone the whole roll
If you'd stuck out" he said. still grin
ming. But there's the fourffty. Now,
il Bill will bring around the grays with
needed two more horses bad for my
express work"
After they left Mrs Ginter stood for
some moments looking doubtfully at
place in the kitchen. Then she got
piece of oilcloth, which she spread over
the polished surface, and soon had this
covered with such pans and dishes as
were in daily use and which hitherto
she had been obliged to keep in incon-
venient, out-of-the-w places.
Just good for me who needs il
as for him who don't she said aloud,
when she finished IT'S going to save
me lots of steps-if 'tis money wasted"
voice at the door. you mean, the boss
won't get back till after dark? I was
lowing TO pull my wages and go toward
night. Want to get round by Bas-
CONS and hunt another job"
Why, Bill, you couldn't be spared"
exclaimed Mrs. Ginter, In some sur
prise. "Willet left yesterday. you
know. so you're the only help we've
got. who'll do the chores?'
The boss. ! guess" indifferently "I
know I did tell him mebbe I'd stay
But I hadn'. heard bout Willets new
Job then. Willet went on a strike here
, on account o. getting only 81, Bascom
gives him s25. Now I'm going over and
the boss. that's fiat"
The woman looked at him thought
fully. How'd you like to work for
me-? she asked.
Amt I been?" in surprise.
Yes. for Jim. ] mean for mer
Bill shook his head. Guess I'll like
a change" he answered TOO long
hours here and too little pay"
know. I've been having some
man-anybody-with short hours and
interest would be worth more than
everlastingly tired ones who don't
care. Now. I'll give you $50 a month
to work for me, with not over twelve
but the chores. What do you say?'
"Sa -ay," a wide grin spreading across
his face Pm it. Whatll ] start at ?"
r. heep Tna ,.S;t on With your regular work.
know. Tomorrow morning 1 may let
you wash some floors"
Sa-ay. interrupted Bill. anxiously,
my SaIs rip snorter at housework
cooking and a1l-and she amt busy
just now. Washing floors is women's
work. anyhow"
Yes. J know. Sally would be good
help" Mrs. Ginter agreed, smiling.
What does she get?"
Eight dollars the last place"
ii give her ten and have her come
early in the morning. So you needn't
do floors"
1t was after 10 o'clock when Jim Gin
ter came home. Whew! but I'm tired
and hungry" he exclaimed as he threw
his coat into q corner and pulled a
chair to the end Of the desk table
where his supper had been placed.
But. look here; things are mighty
warm? And. say. where'd this table
come from. anyhow? You didn't
He stopped and peered under the over
whistle. Swan il 'tain't my new barn
desk that l ordered Bill to put into the
harness room What made the
II told him to put it in here" said
his wife coldly. You have a nice
roller-top desk In the other room, and
| have , no table; NoWi Vow cat your sup
But Jim flung himself to his feet.
while l get that thick h eaded Bill to
help carry-
His wife stepped in front of him. "1f
you skip this supper. Jim. 1t may be a
long time before l cook you another
she warned.
What are you driving at?" he de-
handed roughly
why. for years you've been telling
me we didn't have anything At to eat