The Hillsdale standard. [volume] (Hillsdale, Mich.) 1851-1909, 1852-07-06

les; silks at the other end. Don't wonder at
your admiring that case Of prints, sir; newest
pattern, warranted fast coors; terms made ca
sy sir or would you prefer dealing for cash, or
short paper"
"Really, sir" replied. ~ can hardly say
just at present. | came out this morning en-
tirely unprepared for buying; but have gen
orally bought al twelve months
"Humphl" said the little man, slowly draw
ing in his breath, sit makes difference
mere trile indeed; still, difference. We
must use little caution sir, simply for formal
ity; entirely for forms sake, my dear sir but,
as was saying, in such cases il is advisable
to have reference or two, so that, if anything
should happen-you understand me, sir, you
comprehend me perfectly"
l certainly did comprehend him, and also
observed that Mr.. Greville had managed to
slip away from me, and was leaning over the
desk at one side of the store, talking furnvely
with an individual with spectacles and round
shoulders, who could have~been none other
than the ''Co." Stepping behind q pile Of -sal-
coes, out of their sight, I detained the little
man in conversation, and kept my ears open to
what was passing between the parties at the
desk.
Twelve months paper said ], scan surely
be easily negotiated in this city,"
"Are you certain about your man, Bags?'
whispered the "Co."
"Your references, am to understand, are
underniable,' observed the little hian, whom !
had got fast by the button-hole
"Know the name well enough" said the
euphonius Greville, alias Bags, "but curse me
ii l am so positive about the man, Rooms in
the sixth story of the hotel, and doesn's drink
Took his valise in his hand from the carriage,
and gave the waiter a quarter this morning for
backing his boots Says he never bought a
bill of goods in the city before"
81 omitted" continued ION coming from
home, to procure references; and being just
started in business, l am afraid you will hardly
consider me responsible
81 guess you have made bad job of it This
time, Bags" growled the Co.; Osnaburgh is
dckerine with him yet, and it doesn't usually
take him long to decide whether man is all
right or not"
"We are obliged to be very cautious" said
the little man, growing restive, and endeavor-
ing to break loose, "we have suffered several
serious losses lately, and we should hesitate to
make you a bill on the terms you propose"
81 don't like the looks of things myelf,"
muttered Bags. "Never once thought upon
my word, of pumping him on his references
Don't believe any body in town knows him.
Heard him saying something about twelve
months just as left him. Bags must give up
this time, and try again"
"You see sir," broke in the little man, 1--WE
mUst be cautious. / don't doubt your inten-
tions sir, but can't imagine how you could
have expected to make bill without refer
enecs.'
81 don't know" said /, 'that have request
ed you to sell mo any goods"
"What" roared my captive, fairly jumping
to get rid of my grasp, "ddn't you tell Ba-
ah, that 10, Mr.. Greville-that you wanted to
buy goods, and was able to pay for them? If
you didn't come here for goods, what the
deuce did you come for"
81 came in," replied l, "to pass few spare
moments in inspecting your house, solely at
the request Of your highly accomplished
friend, Mr.. Adolphus Greville, who, take it,
is better known anon his acquaintences as
plain Bags, drummer by profession, and not
always successful in his calling
eff the gentlemen means to insult me- ex-
claimed the martial Bags stepping down among
the caicoes, "then"-
"Then what:' 1 observed, turning quickly
about, and looking him in the face.
'Then shall regard him with silent con-
tempt" Bags, suddenly stopping short.
BY this time knot of clerks and buyers had
gaherec arocnd, and found myself the object
of greater number of observations than was
altogether pleasant The tendancy ofremork
was not at all unfartering to myself, and it
had any other feeling towards poor Bags than
those of genuine pity at his being so effectually
exposed in his miserable calling l should have
felt little exultaton at the very disparaging
sentiments uttered concerning him, by the by
ISLANDERS. But felt it was time to bring the
scene TO close. So released the little man,
who had been writhing most prinfully in my
grasp during the last ten minutes, and drew
out my pocket-book.
"In the first place." said /, ''let me hand you
my card-William Jones. merchant, Louisville
and now, though don't intend to buy any OF
your goods and haven't any references to show,
| must satisfy YOU that could have made q
profitable bill with you, il had wished it, and
you had given on opportunity. Please exam
iite this slip of paper,' 1 continued, handing
him draft: "you will see it entities me TO two
thousand dollars at that Bank of New York;
not very large sum. perhaps, in the eyes Of
the owner of so ampifed and tasteful an es-
tabshment as the one i'm which am now
standing: but yot a comfortable sum for a man
destitute of References Then.' said /, 81
have, inddtion, few billsi examine them,
am not afraid 10 put them in the hands of SC
responsible an individual as yourself. Ihope
/ noW lldl YOU vi IlN CdpdUHltN
of becoming a customer: and if you will re-
turn me my draft and notes, shall be happy &c
bid you good morning, wishing you all success
and leaving my especial regards for your dis
interested friend, Mr.. Bags" and bowed my
self into the street.
Late in tho afternoon, having given my fina
order to rery obliging, but somewhat tired
salesman, Mr.. Blanford, ready dressed for hi'
| homcward journey up town, came up to me al
] was leaning against pile of prints, and said
"Whatl Mr.. Jones finished so soon? Is ther,
nothing more you want"
"There is only one thing more stand in
need of" replied.
"Eh, Roberts, find out what Mr.. Jones wish
es.'
81 am afraid Mr.. Roberts will not be abl,
to attend to my wants just now. will cal
perhaps tomorrow
| called again next day, but not to inquir,
| after ooods Durinu fhe oveup0 had visitet