Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1923-05-25
CHAPTER VI.-continusd

Co.
~Living-or getting ready TO. Hes
Just moved IN"
INV fandl" Mrs Wopple, who had
been standing m the doorway, leaned
AGAINST the Jamb, as If props In her
system had suddenly given way
aWeu. n he's goin' to try to live UP
there. he must be awful poor"
II don't know" replied Mrs. Pen
field calmly. II haven't asked him.
-Guess there amt no need" shifted
Mrs Wopple. ACTIONS is good 'nough
evidence. At his time of life, he must
he a failure II he's willin' to hang
ont IN a place that nobody ever
Thought of llvin' in. Me. Pm glad I'm
we'll connected. Amt nobody in my
family but what lives better'n I do
and I'm pretty comfortable"
THAT'S nice" commented Mrs. Pen
field cordially. "Ain't nothing SO sat
isfying as being satisfied"
"There You go laughin' again." said
Mrs. Wopple, with touch Of eIas-
peration. 81 s'pose in another min
ute you'll be tellln me you like failure
better'n success"
Mrs Penfeld was amused, rather
than offended. mo, shan't, although
sometimes there amt much diff'runce
in 'em. Depends on what kind you
mean. There's some kinds of success
that I'd be glad to head straight for.
But expect you meant money, cause
that's what Uncle Jerry amt giving
many symptoms Of having"
"Sure meant money. Way It's
with me, hain't got no respect for
man that can't make money"
us that soT Mrs. Penfeld's ques-
ton was purely rhetorical; also care
fully fmpersonal, although mentally
she glanced for a moment at the
weakened man who was Mrs. Wopples
husband, with the selfish, inquisitive
eyes and the selfish, grasping hands.
money success Is something I've
specialized bout considerable; ITS
one of the queerest things I know Of.
Pears like it amt anything In itself;
IT'S Just something that you can use
any way you like"
Exactly" put in Mrs. Wopple, nod
nfhg vigorously. "That's why"
Say Carline, where in thunder's
Pour hammer? And you got any old
tfnf The mouseholes Is as thick"
Inc voice, growing nearer, stopped
ABRUPTLY as Uncle Jerry entered the
kitchen and perceived an unknown
neighbor. Mrs. Penfeld introduced
him.
creased to meet you, I'm sure" ac-
khowledged Mrs. Wopple irreproach-
aoiy' Il hope you're goin' to enjoy
yourself in Mis- Penfefd's loft" Her
voice was -acidly sweet.
jerry Winston,s eyes twfnkled.
Ihanks. aim going to~s'prise you by
DONG that very thing"
10 Mrs. Penfield's amazement, thew
IooEed steadily at each other through
moment of tacit appraisement, more
'isnnesnt than speech. And 1t was
hs each felt the decision of the
,uier and acted upon 1t. for Mrs.
"oppie flushed and departed with
leayetaking; and when
me had gone. Jerry Winston laughed.
70 sweet little dameT he murmured.
.epper up an icicIe. and you got her ,
duplicate. chr
sh-n, Uncle Jerry" begged Mrs. I
ehheid In whisper. Here's Per 4
nn'al Prue coming, and wouldn't I
ave her hear you" :
Nho's sheT' Inquired Uncle Jerry, '
=, corresponding whisper. Il guess
u get OUT A
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