3/5 You can't write books, and also keep accounts. If you really think it important, I might give up the former, and turn my whole attention to the latter." "Don't be silly, dear! You are blessed with a wife who keeps a careful account of every penny of her own. But I know nothing of your earnings and spendings, excepting when you suddenly remark at breakfast: 'Hullo! Here's a useful little cheque for a thousand'-- in much the same tone of voice as you exclaim the next minute: 'Hullo! What excellent hot-buttered toast!' Ronnie, I wish you would manage to invest rather more." "My dear girl, I have invested heaps! You made me. But what is the use of saving money when there are only ourselves to consider? If there were kiddies to leave it to, it would be different. |