give her an allowance--a stated sum, however small, that she
might depend upon regularly. The Emburys fulfilled every
requirement of the condition known as "happily married" save for
this one item. They were congenial, affectionate, good-natured,
and quite ready to make allowances for each other's
idiosyncrasies or whims.

With this one exception. Eunice found it intolerable to be
cramped and pinched for small amounts of ready cash, when her
husband was a rich man. Nor was Embury mean, or even economical
of nature. He was more than willing that his wife should have
all the extravagant luxuries she desired. He was entirely ready
to pay any and all bills that she might contract. Never had he
chided her for buying expensive or unnecessary finery--even more,
he had always admired her taste and shown pleasure at her
purchases. He was proud of her beauty and willing it should be
adorned. He was proud of her grace and charm and willing that
the household appointments should provide an appropriate setting
for her hospitality. They were both fond of entertaining and
never was there a word of protest from him as to the amounts
charged by florists and caterers.

And yet, by reason of some crank, crotchet or perverse notion,
Embury was unwilling to give his wife what is known as "pin
money."

"Buy your pins at the best jewelers'," he would laugh, "and send
the bills to me; buy your hats and gowns from the Frenchiest
shops--you can get credit anywhere on my name--Good Lord! Tiger,
what more can a woman want?"