The elevator-boy takes the place of "buttons," the engineer and janitor relieve the man of the house of care, so that it may not be so extravagant as it sounds to give one third the $3000 income for rent, since it stops that leaky sieve, that bottomless bag of "operating expenses." The income may be pretty definitely estimated in this case, especially if meals are taken in the cafe.

If the family dine as it happens, the cost mounts up.

Here are a few estimates for verification and criticism: Rent of an apartment............$ 600.00 to $ 700.00 Meals...........................

1200.00 " 1000.00 Clothing........................

400.00 " 600.00 Incidentals, amusements, etc....