Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1889-08-09


CURED. looking at the one W hich lay at
the top
"Ninepence a yard
Il don't altogether like the figure"
she said. after pause.
don't you?" returned Fitzroy. IN
differently.
The customer began TO examine some
of the other prints. OF course, in do
ing so, she was obliged TO disarrange
them somewhat.
don't pull them all 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?"
Ten yards.
"Well, you had better let me cut IL
on quick, as / can't stand waiting on
one customer all day"
Thus importuned, the woman hastily
Indicated one of the prints. and the re-
CURED quantity was measured of.
Change was hastily made and the wo-
man departed. Her place was taken
| by wealthy lady like the first, the
rustic of whose silk proved an immedi-
ate passport TO the good graces OF the
young merchant.
1
| Henry, who had not been unobsery-
ant OF this little scene. ale has no
right to treat one customer better than
another. At all events, all ought 10
be treated with common civility,
whatever their attire may be, or how
ever small may be their purchase.
These gloves are half dollar are
they?" (Fhese words were addressed
-.
him. VERY well, | will take them.
Meanwhile, the woman who had
just purchased the calico re-entered
the store with Il hurried step and
look of trouble. She waited until
Fitzroy was through with the lady
upon whom ne was tending, and then
pressed 10 the counter
well. VIII I now?n asked the young
man superciliously.
IL believe you made a mistake about
the change you handed me-"
"A mistaken he repeated. 1t is
quite impossible.
But" said the woman anXiously,
don't you remember that | gave you
two dollar bill, and you only handed
me back two quarters"
Wasn't that right?'
ono, | bought ten yards at nine
pence yard which made but dol
lar and a quarter.
And you handed me a two dollar
bill?"
Eyes"
"Then I must have given you back
three quarters.
But, sir, it cannot be. I have
only two"
"Oh, you'll find the other In your
pocket, if you haven't spent it, - said
Fitzroy, insolently.
The woman colored.
Indeed, sir, | know / am right, "
she said.
1T is for your interest too" he re-
turned with "A sneer.
And YOU won't rectify the mistake,
them said the poor woman, family.
"You make great fuss about a
quarter OF a dollar.
ut is of some Importance TO me, 3"
said the womln.
IL can'i return IT," said Fitzroy
shortly. There is no end of imposi-
tions that would be practiced upon me,
il | 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 disagreeable
scene. interferred.
You are mistaken" said he, decid-
eddy. 81 saw you hand this lady her
change, and you passed her but two
quarters. ,
Fitzroy glanced at the speaker 1t
has not been mentioned that Uncle
Henry, the better to conceal his ident-
ity, was coarsely dressed, and accord
ingly Fitzroy set him down as per-
son OF no consequence. He therefore
answered, haughtily:
81 shall need more than your word
my good sir How do | know but you
are in league ~
Good morning, sir" said Uncle
Henry, abruptly. "You may hereafter
regret this gratuitous insult. Madam,
will you allow me a word with you?"
The woman followed him out OF the
shop while Fitzroy, in no very pleas
ant mood. muttered about the airs of
these begyars. y
Madam" said Uncle Henry. when
they were in the street, will you accept
from me this piece OF gold which will.
in measure, atone for this mans rude
ness and your loss? Nay, no thanks.
What | have witnessed has been worth
more TO me than this small sum-
AT the end OF month Edward Fitz-
roy came to receive Julia Deuham' 5
answer TO his suit. He felt quite con-
! fident OF success "A confidence which
was somewhat diminished by the cold
ness with which she returned his greet
ing.
II must decline the honor Of your
alliance" she said in answer to his ur-
gent proposal
But what can have wrought this
change in you?" he asked, his counte-
nance chan ring.
Il must refer you to my uncle"
Uncle Henry, who entered the room
Immediately, explained in few words
in what way they had gained an un-
favorable impression Of his character.
He concluded by saying:
The man who is obsequious TO the
rich and impertinent TO the poor, shall
not. with my consent, marry one in