Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 February 1905 — Doubtful Economy. [ARTICLE]

Doubtful Economy.

“Of course,” he said, “I appreciate tbe motive that actuates you in your efforts to get along without a girl, but”— “Well?” she said inquiringly as ho paused. "“Taking everything into consideration,” he went on, “is it true economy?” “Isn’t it?” she demanded. “Well, I hardly feel competent to pass judgment on the question,” he replied. “I have just received our family physician’s bill for the treatment of those three cases of acute dyspepsia that developed in the family during the last month. Now. perhaps”— But she was just as mad as if he hadn't tried to break it to her gently.— New York Tress.