Catoctin clarion., 1921-07-28
WITHOUT CASH
1y CLAUDIA MAY FERRlN.
J, 1884, BY Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate

(0, 1924, BY Mcclure Newspaper Syndicate!
A raise in rent brought consterna'
ton to the Butterfieids. The pain had
spent most restful vacation, of at ar
unpretentious resort where money
might be faunted or withheld at pleas
ure. Allan had staked his last w" or
the surety Of his being retained as one
Of the essentials at the Office. Sophia
knew she could handle the housekeep'
ing problem as adroitly as many an
other. But here was seven dollars more
to be looked out for twelve times per
year.
1--WE shall novel" declared the
bread-wlnner. 81 cannot give Minnick
the satisfaction of that much more
gasoline. Pack up, while things are
topsy-turvy from our getting off,
But have you money for the vansF
sCbbed Sophia.
"vans-nothing! Wen carry the stuff
There are plenty OF tenements TWO
squares back of u.s.
mot in that mudhole"
"Yes-right where the pavement is
planks and sawdust. But, mind you
not in one of Minnick's shanties! I'll
look out for that. I'll hire an apart
ment during lunch hour. Wen be set.
tied by tomorrow night"
Sophia had been taught, while un'
der her mothers eye, to obey the male
side Of the house. Yet, like her moth
er, she cherished her few pet secrets.
All that day she busted herself, follow
Ing Instructions. When evening came
she assumed a position at window,
whence she might watch alternately
the simmering meal and the street.
Allan appeared around the corner. late
by five minutes, uundling wheelbar'
row.
whatever are you doing?" she de-
manded, meeting him on the landing.
Where did you get thatT
II hired it-for a quarter. One OF
the boys will help balance the stun.
Is everything ready?"
Sophia protested, Historically. Al
Ian swallowed a minimum share OF
the meal awaiting. when he fell "
mailing boxes and rolling rugs.
"Perry will begin at $50 in the
morning. One or two more loads to-
night, and a finish tomorrow evening
-how's that? I'm paying him nifty
cents. The whole move costs less than
a dollar. Eh, girlie?"
BE careful of that one, please! Yes,
lis the heaviest of the Lot.
LII haul it myself" consoled the
devoted one. "See! That weighs two
hundred, III wager. didn't know We
had that many dishes"
"It isn't china" But that was one
Of her secrets. She turned to safer
topic. Better carry those mirrors.
Couldn't / take care Of the small one
tomorrow
Sure! Carry bric-a-brac all day If
you like. The unicycle Is not licensed" "
"The-the-what"
He was ready to accompany Perry
upon the second trip. The heavy box
was chosen as the burden Of the hour.
Sophia, sOlicitous to nervousness. re-
monstrated until they were off. Allan
balanced. the unusual weight with the
confidence of al adept.
Let's go"in the street," suggested
the boy. "The teams have quit, most
OF them. The curbs at the crossing are
lot of bother"
Allan discerned the wisdom Of the
idea when he essayed to make the
sharp drop Off the pavement. The CON
teats Of the box ratified warningly. He
paused to rest when the first crossing
had been made. Perry offered to ne
iisye him.
Think I'd better keep my word" re-
minded the husband. If / tilt the
thing the row will remain in the fam
ly."
They were OFF once more, both in
tent on steady speed and level ground.
A wagon came up behind, when Allan
attempted to swing toward the curb
for safety. The driver had allowed
twice the space of bis vehicle, yet AL.
Ian could not refrain from the over
solicitous. The wheelbarrOw got away
from him, az 1t were, landing empty,
bottom upward on the verge OF the
gutter. The box lid burst off, when q
collection of shining ware glared at
The two from amid Its wrappings Of
newspapers.
What in? / didn't know alumi-
num was 80 heavy Where In thunder
did Sophia get SO much"
That is not aluminium" scoffed Per-
rJ. ITS silver"
INDUCED In by the dumbfOunded hus-
band. Silver, indeed! So voted the
driver and the pedestrians who had
halted to view the miniature wreck.
There's one wedding present-the
Other pieces l didn't know we pos
sessed. That wife Of mine-what will
women not do?"
The half dozen sympathetic men Of
the group volunteered assistance. With
jealous eye he made sure no treasure
of the store went elsewhere than up
The stairs to the new abode.
I'VE won't try to haul any more
tonight, Perry. I'll have to explain; /;
that will require the remainder Of
the evening"
Allan faced judgment, sure OF a
scene distracting. He had the one
consoling fact In his favor. The ar
iir'es were of the unbreakable sort.
But, hub dear, to think you should
find out we had them! / kept them
in storage vault until last winter
expenses became so great we couldn't