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A Story for Husbands Ends in Lessons on Pomposity
Mrs. Gray asks for money to buy essential items for church fair and daily needs while her husband quarrels over postage costs. He balks at five or six dollars and ridicules her wish for modest comforts. She recalls supporting herself through sewing until illness forced a pause, asserting dignity and independence. He finally gives four dollars and fifty cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Gray
Mr. Gray
Albert
Annie
Anna
Gray
Abigal Stillman
Frank Raymond
Frank
Gray’s
the Deaser
Mr. Raymond