Atlanta tri-weekly journal. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1920-19??, 1922-11-28

discovered that ne had tailed TO VIII
| fortune, as he had planned. They
| had lived with a mea sure of comfort
and Rose had always been contented
in the present, while counting
vaguely on the time when they
would, as matter of course, be-
come rich.
1--WE never imagined that we
would need that paid-up premium,
Rose. When I took out the policy /
thought nothing of that clause
merely wanted the insurance to pro.
tect you in case of my death. Now,
with my health giving out and ad-
ditional expenses as a consequence,
$4,000 will be like finding the
money"
Eyes, I want to refurnish the
flat right through and get some
smart clothes, and John, don't you
think we could get just cheap lit
tie car? We could keep it up out of
your salary if we only had it. A
person doesn't amount to anything
in the city without car
But, Rose, I hadn't counted on
spending. You see, that is capital
All we are ever likely to have, for
at t:xty-two years of age and with
NY hSdlII-
Don't keep thinking Of your
health. You look strong and well,
and anyway, I wouldn't want to
benefit by your death. Let us use the
money to make us happy. Three
thousand dollars will buy lot, and
think of the fun of shopping!
"You don't understand, Rose.
Cant you see that all these years
you have been protected by my in
surance. Now when it is paid that
is the end of it and you will get moth
ing at my DEATH"
Rose didn't understand. She had
always hated business and had spent
her strength in making the home
life ideally happy-so happy that
her husband had never regretted the
wealth that he had once yearned to
achieve--but finance would never
mean anything to her. During the
following weeks there were many
discussions, amounting finally to
arguments, for Rose persisted in
the idea that they were getting the
money free, while, to John it meant
principal-his savings for his life
time.
"It would be better to get a little
home, so that if died you would
at least have a roof" he said.
~ don't know where YOU would
find a home for that amount of
money. The smallest bungalow costs
more than double. and we need
ne furniture, so that we coudld
scarcely swing a mortgage" Rose
tried. to speak very technically
Swing mortgage" had been a
phras she had overheard on the
street car and sounded very learn
ed to her ears.
But, Rose"
"Come on" she interrupted. 1T
want to show you the furniture I
have found for our living room
only three pieces, but stunning
The afternoon was spent in look
ing and pricing. John could not
bear to SCI his wifes face clouded,
yet he felt that some provision for
her future would be far wiser than
the senseless hankering after up
to-date furniture when their old
chairs and sofas Were decidedly
comfortable, even thong not Of
the latest design.
Sunday afternoon they ere a lit
tie tired, after the strenuous half
holiday, and were therefore at home
when some friends from a pretty
town northwest Of the citv came in
and called them up. Rose invited
them out to dinner and the Brow
nells told of their CO.. emplated
change of home.
'You see." remarked Charley
Brownell, leaning back as they fin
ished dinner, I'VE want to make
money. I'm getting a very good
salary, but I want to make more. I
have a wonderful opportunity to go
to Portland, Ore, but have to get
$4,000 together. Going in partner
ship with Donald Ross. You remem-
Der fim?" He looked at his hosts,
who nodded. "Well, if / can find a
buyer for our house in town 1 will
have enough"
you built, didn't your" asked
John, who had not revisited the vii.
lage for several years.
Yes, we put up five-room bunga-
low, just west of the schoolhouse.
Remember that lot where there were
so many trees? We built upon that,
and have two lots behind it where
we have the garden, and the wife
has something she hates to leave,
rose garden"
Johns eyes sparkled. What are
you asktng?"
"It depends. If I have to give it
to an agent and spend money adver-
Using, shall hold out for a stiff
price, but if I sell to a neighbor of
course it will be less trouble. and
I'll give a bargain for cash. If you
think of moving back there I'd let
you have it complete for $4,000. I
have put in all kinds Of improve.
ments"
Rose looked thoughtful, but said
and the subject was drop.
ped.
would you like to buy the bunga.
low, Rose? T can get position in
the bank there if you'd like to be
back home"
II don't know. I've been thinking
about it ever since they spoke of
it," she replied, setting the rooms to
rights after the departure of their
guests. "Think of having a rose
garden. I'd forgotten how cheap
land was back there, and it isn't
very far from the city, either; only
about three hours ride. I remem-
Der he got the lumber wholesale for
the little house through his uncle,
and he did a lot of the work himself.
The work in the bank would be easy
and it certainly wouldn't cost much
to live. Enid said they made a good
deal of money last summer from the
fruit. She has all the boundary
fences in the back planted in berries
and currants, and all the fruit trees
are of bearing age. 1t is wonderful
chance, but did so count on getting
things we've always wanted"
Sounds good to me-" John hated
to say how he craved for the quiet
of the country, the thought of the
peaceful evenings sitting on his own
porch, seeing his old friends passing
and perhaps dropping in for a
friendly chat, knowing that if his