The morning call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1878-1895, 1894-07-11
KNOWS HIS BUSINESS.
A Book Agent Who Knows th'
Value of Incidental TIPS.

"TH not detain you two minutes" said the
book agent briskly as he hung his hat on the
back OF a chair and laid large volume on the
LAWYERS desk. ''This work which L am intro
ducing sells itself. II is called The Model
Home, or Housekeeping Reduced to Science
Beginning with the plan of six, seven, eight
or ten room house, as the case may be, ii de-
scribes the best methods OF hitting up each
room according to a general design. with a
schedule OF prices arranged to suit any purse,
and"
"You needn't waste any more time describing
It," interrupted the lawyer. 81 happen TO know
my wife wants that book. She has been wait
ing for It. Ii you will call at my house, 1877
Pettis court, and inquire for Mrs. Grashly. she
might as well gel it myself and surprise her.
How much is it?
"Seven dollars"
"Can you deliver Ii now?"
Yes. l have two other copies with me. You
may have this one, though IL is not my usual
way. Five, six, seyen-thats right. Ihanks.
Good morning"
After he had gone away the lawyer discovered
the binding was defective. He also found In
the book the agents card. 1t was inscribed,
~. Alfred Jones, 277 College row"
That's lucky" he exclaimed "Br0X Dy.
across the hall, lives at 279 College row. N
ask him TO send that fellow back here, and III
make him exchange this copy for one OF the
others"
agent called at 1877 Pettis court and Inquired
for Mrs. GraBhly.
"I'Il not detain you two minutes, madam" he
said, when she had made her appearance. This
work which am Introducing sells itself. 1t
Is called The Model Home, or Housekeeping
Reduc d 10 Science Beginning with the
plan of Blk, seven. eight or ten room mousse as
the case may be, it describes the best methods
OF fitting up each room according TO the gen.
eral-"
"Why, I've been wanting that book for
nfNfI In lad inNfn mi
is it?"
Seven dollars"
"Are you taking orders Tor future delivery or
can you let me have the book at once?"
81 can let you have this one, guess, though
1t is not my usual way. have another one In
my valise. Four four-iity, I'VE, SIX; *, seven.
That's right. Thanks. G0od-mornlng"
A man called at 227 College row late In the
afternoon.
us this MIR. j. Alfred Jones ?" ne asked.
THAT'S my name" answered the man who
came to the door.
my names Broxby." rejoined the caller. 81
have an office just across the hall from that OF
Grashly, the lawyer. He told me to ask you TO
call and see him the next time you are down.
town."
"Well," said Mr. Jones, meditatiye Y, 81
know exactly what he wants. | am the agent
for a new book he's trying TO get. aud prom
lsed to let him have a copy to-day. It's called
The Model Home or -"
"lf that's ALL" said Mr.. Broxby. perhaps l
can take the book myself and turn 1t over to
him Tomorrow"
"Why. so you could. He was to pay cash
down for it, though, and-and maybe"-
How much Is it?"
"UDly 81. Pve just got this one left, and /
start for Indiana IN the morning.
"Here's The money"
LET me see three, four, six, six and half
seven. That's right. Thanks"
And Lawyer Grashly occasionally in the
library OF his coy fiat at 797 Pettis court
looks at three large volumes, exactly alike
standing side by side I'm one of the bookcases
and swears with great energy and voubllity.-
Chicago Tribune