Montgomery County sentinel. [volume] (Rockville, Md.) 1855-1974, 1877-06-22

seemed to indicate how utterly Indifferent
he was to her patronage.
''Will you show me some Of them ~
asked the woman, mildly.
"Thcre they are, ma'am; you can sec
them for Yourself"
"What is the price of this ?" she in
quircd, looking at ono which lay at the
top.
''Nincpence yard"
II don't altogether like the figure, /"
sho said, after a pause
Don't you ~ returned Fitzroy, in
differently.
The customer began to examine some
of the other prints OF course in doing
so she was obliged to disarrange them
somewhat.
Don't pull them to pieces" said
Fitzroy, rudely. There isn't much
difference in them. You'd better take
the first that comes. How much do you
want?'
lien yards"
"Well, you had better lot me cut it
off quick, as | can't stand waiting on
one customer all day"
Thus importuned, the woman hastily
indicated one of the prints, and the re-
quired quantity was measured Off
Change was hastily made and the wo-
man departed. Her place was taken by
a wealthy lady like the first, the rustic
of whose silk proved an Immediate pass
port to the good graces of the young
merchant
81 don't like that" thought Uncle
Henry, who had not been unobservant
Of the little scene. HE has no right
to treat ono customer better than an
other. AT all events all ought 10 be
treated with common civility, whatever
their attire may be, or however small may
DO their purchase. These gloves are
half dollar, arc thoy? (thcse words
were addressed to the shopman who was
waiting upon him Very well, l will
take them"
Meanwhile the woman who had just
purchased the calico re-entered the store
with hurried step and troubled look.
She waited until Fitzroy was through
with the lady upon whom he was attend
ing, and then pressed to tho counter.
"Well, what now ?" asked the young
man, superciliously.
Il believe you made mistake about
the change you handed me-"
"a mistake p he repeated. ut is
quite impossible"
But" said the woman anxiously,
"don't you remember that gave you a
two-dollar bill. and you only gave me
back two-quarUers :"
Wasn't that right p
mo; bought ten yards at uinepencc
a yard, which made but dollar and a
quarter"
And you handed me two-dollar bill p
eyes"
Then | must have given you back
three quarters"
"But, sir, it cannot be. have only
two"
ooh, you will find the other in your
pocket, if you haven't spont it," SAID
Fitzroy, insolently,
The woman colored
Indeed, sir, know l am right,
she said troubled.
ut is for your interest too" he no.
turned, with snoer.
"And you won't roctify tho mistake
then p said the poor woman, family.
"You make a great fuss about quar-
tor Of dollar"
at is of some importance to me.
said the woman.
Il cant return it," said Fitzroy short
ly. 'There is no end to the impositions
that would be practised upon me, if !
allowed everybody to come back and
claim that they had not received the
right change"
Here Uncle Henry, who had listened
with Indignation to this scene, interfered.
"You arc mistaken" said he decided
ly. IL saw you hand this lady her
change, and you passed her but two
quarters
Fitzroy glanced at the speaker. It
has not been mentioned that Uncle Henry,
tho better to conceal his identity, was
coarsely dressed, and accordingly Fitzroy
set him down as person of no conse-
quence. He therefore, answered haughti-
ly:
II shall need more than your word,
my good sir. How do know but you
are in league
Good morning, sir, said Uucle Henry,
abruptly. "You may hereafter regret
this grauitous insult. Madam, will you
allow me word with your
The woman followed him out Of the
shop, while Fitzroy muttored in no very
pleasant mood about "the airs Of beg
CARS"
MADAM" said Uncle Henry, when
they were in the street, twill you accept
from mo this peice Of gold which will in
a measure atone for this mans rudoness
and your loss Nay, no thanks What
| have Witnessed has been worth more
to me than small sum"
At the end Of month Edward Fitz-
roy came 10 receive Julia Denham's
answer TO bis suit. He felt quito conf
dent Of success--4 confidence that was
somewhat diminished by the GOODNESS
with which sho returned bis greeting.
II must decline tho honor Of your al
lance" she said, in answer 10 bis urgent
proposal.
"But what could have wrought this
change in you p he asked, his countc-
nance changing.
81 must refer you to my Uncle"