She was quite as mean as he, and between them they managed to make annually a sensible addition to their world possessions.
Mr.Tarbox privately hinted his hopes respecting Frank to his wife, and she instantly agreed that it would be a most eligible arrangement.
"We must make him contented, my dear," said her husband.

"Give him the best bedroom, and I think it might be well to have something a little extra for supper." "I did intend to put on the rest of that cold mutton," said Mrs.Tarbox, doubtfully.
"It won't do, Martha.

There is only a little of it, you know, and the boy has been traveling, and, of course, is hungry.

What do you say, now, to some nice beefsteak ?" "Beefsteak is high now," said Mrs.Tarbox.

"Still, if we buy round steak--that is cheaper than sirloin or tenderloin." "And quite as good," said her economical partner.