Preble County Democrat. [volume] (Eaton, Ohio) 1857-1859, 1858-05-20
A Patient Man.

HOIOy SdtS Az, IL Nv.
yard, that famous place in the metroP-
oils of England, there was a dry good
store, the f~avorite resort of the ladies'
The partners of the house and all their
clerks we're known for their respectful
and indulgent conduct; but n of his
clerks had learned the appcllation ''Ot
the patient man He had never been
known to lose his temper or polite at
tention, under the trying tedium of Il
lady's whims-a thing of course remar-
kable.
A lady of title and large fortune de-
tcrmined she would test his PATIENCE
She induced another lady to a company
her, dressed in a courtly style, drove IN
her elegant carriage, with a coachman
and two footmen dressed in splendid
livery, to the store, and singled put the
patient man..
She first desired to see some %satlns,
and after handling down all that were
there, none of Them suited her. She
then requested to be shown the velvets,
Those were as little to her mind, and
they were left for muslins. These were
unfortunate in price or quality, or
breath, or length, or something, and she
asked to see some ribbons. Some were
too plain and others too much iringed,
some were too narrow, and others were
too broad. At length she bought a
ward of calico, and paid the price, (and
not without grumbling,) one shilling.
The patient man folded it up, handed
her to. her carriage, and politely bowling,
went back to his counter, and put up his
%satins, velvets, muslins, ribbons, cali
icos, &C., an occupation costing hun an
hour or more.
He Is a patient man y exclaimed the
lady, when she had relaxed the tension
of her face and mind. which had been
requisite to the performance of her part.
He is. deserving of encouragement
will return tomorrow and really pur
chase"
She went again, and singing him
out, she pleasantly apologized for her
behavior yesterday, and still she meant
to buy to day. He said there needed
no apology, he never wished to sell
what the ladies did not wish to buy.
She now had down the satins and
took a piece, she looked over he vclvets
and selected the best piece. She took
two or three pieces of muslin, and sever
al rolls of ribbons. Selecting other
things, she made up a bill of ESQ, for
which she rave her bankers check
and asked: the favor Of the partner, for
the patient man to go home with her.
He went with her, and as the carrige
drove along she asked him.
"Why do you not go into business for
YOURSELF"
II have not the capital" he replied
She told him if he would select a
place where business could be done, she
would assist him to set up a store, aud
promised to secure him many families,
He was not prepared for this, and
pleaded inexperience, and his fears o
failure. She insisted his indomitable
patience would overcome all difficulties
and she would run all risks if he would
try. He wished to tell his worthy en-
ployers and ask their advice-she con
sentcd; and they advised him to accep
the offer.
The lady sent her own surveyor ane
her lawyer with him, and they chose
place in Ludgate Hill. She advanced
e., 900, in cash and backed his credi
for the same amount. He commenced
and was successful. He took in part
ners, and in thirteen years retired from
Ludgate Hill Great Shawl Establish
ment," with 40,OO0I. The basis 0
witch was an hours patience.