The World. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1891-1896, 1891-11-02

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Didn't wesk.

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Didn't Wofk.
How much d. you asa Tor this bnskst
Of pehchessa said 4 man who entered 4
South Water street orchard yesterday.
Afternoon.
Only my cents answered the horri-
culturist In charge
Only fifty eentss" echoed the caller.
DO you call that cheap"
Yes. sir. for peaches Of that quality
They're sweet. ripe. juicy and free from
brnises. Iou won't find better peach in
this market. and I'm netting money on
ftn
They are cheaper than thar in Della.
ware"
"But this isn't Delaware. my friend.
Take a good look at those peaches. No:
you needn't tear hole in the ganze.
Here's an opening in the side Of the has
ket You can see for yourself. They're
sound "a dollar. best freestones. GOOD ali
the way down, and II this wasn't big
year for peaches that basket would cost
ron dollar and quarter"
No cheaper, | reckon. II | should take
half dozen baskets,
II might shade 'em for You little. but
it's just q tell you. There isn's better
peach Ii the market anywhere today than
these. and''
Take forty.fiye cents for This basketY
"Well-yes,' said the dealer after mo-
ment's hesitation BUT
six Of 'em for 81 40f'
II oughtn't to come down cent on ,em.
but Il you want ak I'll let you have 'em
for e. So"
Make it g. 90"
Can't do it'
Two forty-fve then"
.All right"
The caller whipped book out from m
der his coat. opened it and began talking
rapidly.
Here's a little work I'm introducing in
this neighborhood It's called The House
keepers Friend. 1t tells you how TO get
up party, how TO make bed. fly kite,
get rid of cockroaches. cure warts corns
and ingrowing toenails. how to enter
drawing room, paint on glass, mend crock.
eryware, dress chicken, cook az
sThunderationi What do want OPP
Cook lobster, take care OF canary,
bring your children up to obey you, clean
spots out of carpets, how to tell mush.
rooms from toadstools what kind of books
You ought to read"-
|
And Pm offering this book for exactly
s2.45 It's worth $40 of any mans money,
but FIN selling 1t at low price to intro
duce it. AT SAB it will Just pay for these
peaches. and"--~
II don't want 1t at all, siri"
Look it over: you'll find it's all claim
for it. What Is miserable half dozen
baskets Of peaches compared with a book
that shows you how to approach cow
when you want to milk her, that gives
you directions about cuItivating your
mind
Il tell you don't want your booki"
"Heya''
= wouldn't give you ten cents for a box
full Of such books
rYou wouldntW
e"No, sirr'
who's asking you to give ten cents for
= boxful of them? ] came in here sir. like
O man to negotiate trade with you. You
have given me your lowest price for six
baskets of peaches and I've given you my
lowest CASH price for book worth
hundred baskets. | have offered, sir. to
make an even trade. And you refused
Yes, and If you don't get out of here
Pm going. siri'' said the caller In the
severe, dignified tone of a man administer
ing deserved reproof to an impudent
hired man. "A person, sir, who doesn't
care enough about learning how to dress
properly. take care Of pigeons. acquire an
easy grace OF manner, cook eggplant and
detect counterfeit money, and who doesn't
believe in the grand principle Of reciproci-
" in commercial transactions is not
worthy Of the name Of an American citi-
Een. That is all, siri Good afternoon. ~
Chicago Tribune.