The log cabin Democrat. [volume] (Conway, Ark.) 1908-current, 1917-04-14

She Brings Shame and Hidicuie upon
Herself-Husband Willing Ae-
compIice-They Both Were Taught
Lesson That Will Last Them Their
Entire Lifetime.
lCopyrighted. 1914. by Thomas J. SullivanI
Do not Judge from mere appearances.
for the light laughter that bubbles on
the lip often nantes over the depth
of sadness, and the serious look may
be the sober veil that covers divine
peace and Joy. The bosom may ache
beneath diamond brooches. and many
q blithe heart dances under coarse
wool
Assuming the above to be true. we
VIII proceed to tear page from the
life diary OF Mrs. Weaver and present
Il to our readers.
That New Suit.
What am l going to do about that
new suit l aust have?" said Martha
Weaver to her husband as he came In
from work one evening
why is there any question about
that? Go to Hopkins & Co. and get
what you need. II you need suit get
it," answered her husband.
Il have looked there" replied
Martha. but they haven't anything
that want just need a simple suit.
but l want good material. and it must
be neatly and we'll made, one that !
could use for almost any occasion. I
would prefer ready made suit, but
| those that Hopkins & Co have ap-
pear to be made Of poor. dimsy mate
rial, and they are decked out with such
| cheap. flashy, dowdy trimming that
Just cannot bear to wear them" replied
Martha.
The False Step.
well, what do you want to do-run
into the city and get you suit?''
asked John.
mo That does not suit me either
for when I have to pay my fare, my
hotel bill and other incidental expenses
1t makes the cost too high and also
takes more time than I can spare for
the purchase Of one suit" said Martha
Gould, you not order one? Didn't
see some mail order catalogues around
here awhile ago" asked the interested
husband.
Yes; could DO that. but I am a.
most afraid to risk it. Still. theiI
styles appear to be good. and the prices
quoted seem reasonable I have beer
thinking about doing that l will look
them up again and see what l can do.
answered Martha.
Mavtha's Hoax Sank.
Martha had little difaculty in look
ing up" the catalogue. as the house
seemed full Of them. and after critical
ly examining the suit pictures simple
blue took her fancy The description
correspondent with her idea Of what she
wanted; the trimming looked neat anc
Of good quality. The price was salts
factory, so after debating for some lit
tie time she decided to send for it. A
draft was forwarded. and the long vigi
pending the arrival Of the suit was al
depressing upon John as upon Martha
At last it calnt-expfess bill and al
--ahd eagerly the box was opened an
she suit laid on the bed for inspection
1t ala H5t HrlIe meastire Up to the pro
portions Of the picture in the cata
logue The color was not good Their
was toQ much coafQnd not enougl
skirt, and, besides, the \skirt vas no
draped as the advertisements said. I
just hung. and hung uneven at thai
The work was not neat, the trimming
was Of cheap, snowy quality, scan
and inferior Martha's heart SANK t
zero. She knew she would be ashan
ed to wear that suit at home. mucl
less among her we'll dressed friends
What was she to do? She needed {
suit badly, but she realized that Il
attempt an exchange would result as
ilsastrously rs in the first place. ant
she could i'll afford another new one
| y Defects More Pronounced,
TIE Hhesr Martha had the suit the
more Hnrnerops end pronounced be.
came it's Gefecta>until at last her pride
rebeIled afaf' sbS refused longer &c
wear the miserable parody. She said
she would MUGS prefer to wear a
good old suit thalAa poor new one
For with the poor rH4 one she was
! conscious and ashamed @vhen sine felt
any one looking at her orNber suit.
Mr.. and Mrs, Weaver heidi a con-
sultation. after which Mrs Weaver de-
clared that never again in .he- life
would she buy anything from a pic
ture or from a catalogue house.
""Amen,' said John I'VE have ha6
our lesson. Had you bought that gar
ment from any Of our local merchants
md 1t proved satisfactory he would
Hve insisted on your exchanging it or
efnnding to you your money"
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