JUST A SLACKER.

Taihape Daily Times, 11 April 1918, Page 6

JUST A SLACKER.

If you should have entered the matrimonial state in order to avoid the military state it would be well to cultivate a meek and lowly attitude toward your wife, says a writer in the "Argonaut." Do not beat her —at least not to the point of annoyance. If she tells you to wash the dishes, do !it without cavil or delay. Wipe them, too. Bring up the coal with promptness and despatch. Be respectful, even reverential. If you fail in any of these respects she may call up the nearest military post and give the show away. Then you are likely to make the acquaintance of the army under most adverse cpnditions. You will rank neither as a volunteer nor a conscript. Just a slacker. This is what has been done by a Cleveland lady. She did not specify her spouse's offence, but she wanted to have him sent to the front, as far to the front as possible, and even farther. She explained that she did not need him at home. She did not know why anyone should need him, but if the 'Army was aching for him would it please send and get him? So be careful. Conciliate. Above all, obey.