The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1920-11-26
A Model Husband
By RALPH HAMILTON

wife. Some women aim to be the
boss. They therefore reach for an
empty distinction that brings nothing
but name My theory has been TO
he a guide. to watch the husband
closely. TO act with decision without
the husband guessing IL"
Thus to her caller, young Mrs Cora
Ballin. bride of year, whose mind
was always open for suggestion and
advice. Mrs. Bliss went into details:
/ "ln the same way look to all my
| rights abd quietly enforce them. ]
have trained my husband to perfec-
ton. No husband wishes to allow his
wife all the money she needs-not
that they are stingy. but they fix the
certain amount for household ex-
penses they think the wife should
have. and she drudges along all the
rest Of her life on the same old mig
gardly basis. When | have found II
tight squeezing have just helped my
| self" .......
what do you mean by helping
yourself, Mrs. Bliss?" inquired Cora
| artlessly. . .-.. . '.... H..
"Oh, we'll, the average husband is
| careless of his money. He carries II
In his pockets half the time, not
| knowing how much he has. You know
nearly all the men folks who amount
to anything belong to the town club"
YES" nodded Cora. .s.% =.
AFT lie nnStIy Thay hova
suppers and special functions where
they play cards and the like. while we
poor women have to scrape and save
to buy bit of tinery for, call or a
party Well. began to notice some
time since that Robert would come
from the club feeling unusually pleas
ant and | found out by clever ques-
tioning that he had been a winner"
Isn't that gambling?" inquired
Cora breathlessly. .-..
THE men don't call It so. They term
1t lucky strike. Well. on one of these
occasions investigated Roberts
pockets. There was great roll Of
bills in his coat. | helped myself to
half of his winnings" 49,.
Dear! dearl How innocent and in
experienced you are" merely laughed
Mrs. Bliss. you'll learn in time.
you'll learn"
Cora did not fancy the prediction.
nor did she like the suggestion of I'M
derhandedness. In two Instances after
that she heard younger wives than
I've a /.
method cold bloodedly, as If II were an
inherent right for heipmeet to make
all out Of husband she could.
Now Cora had no knowledge what
ever that her husband. Walter. en-
gagged in anything more fragrant than
q game of cards at the club to pass a
pleasant hour, but gradually her SEN
sibility as to the matter of forced
contribution of the husbands spare
cash became less acute. One evening
ner visitor to the club, man of
some business prestige and impor-
lance. They removed their overcoats
at the hall rack. A pleasant hour
passed by and after the meal. passing
through the hall, Cora observed Wal
ters gloves lying on the floor beneath
the overcoats.
She restored them to pocket, but
as she did so her hand came In con-
tact with roll of bills. For over
week she had been contriving how to
spare little money for a new hat.
Temptation assaled her. Doubtless
Walter carried in that loose manner
the money represented by card earn
lngs at the club. She Huttered and
hesitated
I'll take It," she determined, though
uneasily. Then If Walter makes any
comment ! will make playful jest
Of It."
Cora pocketed the money, secretly,
guiltily. The time came for the guest
to depart. As Walter helped him on
with his overcoat their visitor CROPPED
In a pocket He drew forth a pair of
gloves.
mot mine" he said, inspecting
them.
.' why. uO, 'lucy are ulEG, spoke
Walter. How did they ever come in
your coat2"
"And. hellow commented the guest
further. ~ had little roll Of money.
Gone Any dishonest servants around.
Ballinr'
Cora's cheeks we're burning. She
discovered her double error. She
made move to search over the rug
and arose with the missing money in
the clasp Of her trembling fingers.
lis this the money!" she asked as
naturally as she could.
"Why. yes" was the reply after an
inspection.
The guest departed. Walter coming
back into the hall found Cora hysteri-
cal and In tears.
why. Cora, dear. whatever is the ,
trouble?r he inquired solicItously.
"Oh, Walterw she sobbed. clinging {
to him frightened and contrite. IT
have been a wilIfu. wicked creature."
Her face hidden upon his shoulder
Cora faltered forth her story. Walter
BALM laughed as he cheered and com. ,
forted her.
II think you are right In wanting
more money he said generously. but
! never risk any money at the club so
don't rely upon my gains. as they call !