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The Upas Tree

CHAPTER III
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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?
We may as well spend it, and have a good time.

If there were kiddies to leave it to, it would be different.


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