New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-07-14

ie.,hand corner OF the bottom drawer OF Mrs. Bar
gainhunt's bureau is responsible for the trouble.
''They don't have these special markdown sales In
underwear at Us more than once or twice year"
Mrs Shopwell had reminded her friend. and the
place will be crowded. It would be we'll to go early
II you TO get anything.
Mrs Shopweil has since had reason to lament that
timely warning.
On the day OF the special sale the counters were
piled high with foamy white garments. and in be-
tween the pillows OF cambria and muslin pretty
edgngs OF pecpcd out and rufies OF embroidery
showed themselves The shoppers were In line. four
deep around the coveted articles. like bees about
honeycomb: and each successful customer with
drew, n half-dozen others took her pace. or so II
seemed to the saleswomen. who were keyed up to an
unwonted pitch OF nervous energy In order 10 meet
the demands Of the occasion.
The tug OF war came when two women claimed
robe de mutt the last remaining garment OF the
lot marked 81 Co. One had hold OF the skirt or the
gown and the other mistakenly cuched the sleeve
Both urged prior right to the purchase Those
two women were Mrs. Bargainhunt and Mrs. Shop
well. who had been standing for hours in the very
thick OF the hght and between their enthusiasm and
the miscellaneous pile OF garments heaped on top
OF the gown unaware that they had both been
holding the same article to prevent others choosing
IL.
Il here before her." protested Mrs. shopwel
when the perpexed saeswoman was about to close
negotia tons with her opponent
"She was here first. but she didn't pick out this
gown until Just moment ago." asserted Mrs. Bar
ganhunt. "You promised to wait soon
as you got through with that tall woman who
bought the skirts" she continued. ''and II It's my
turn to be waited on. and choose this gown.
ought to have It,"
Mrs. Shopwel clutched extra handful OF sleeve
In her ungloved hand she listened to this logical
argument.
you certainly intinatcd that you would serve me
next" she maintained stoutly. giving the sales
woman an eloquent glance. "and am entitled to
this purchase. It's Just my measure and length.
and she attempted TO jerk the gown out OF Mrs.
Bargainhunt's hands. The latter retained her grip
the skirt OF It, however, and regarded the claim
| The saleswoman looked from one flushed face to
the other. In an agony OF doubt as 20 what course
to- pursue. She wished. for one wild moment. as
other impatient customers crowded around that she
might cut the cove,ed gown In two. and carve her
way out OF this dilemma as King Solomon was
tempted TO do In a graver case II occurred TO her
Here Is a well.made garment OF the same ma
tertal at 81 s." she ventured. displaying another
gown; but the two women disdained to notice this
overture.
IT,. announced Mrs BarSsinhunt. decidedly
You are no more entitled to IT than am. or ~
much" contended Mrs shopwel: , .,. A..
shopwoman. turning to her other customers.
And i was In this very settling that the already
strained bond q friendship between Mrs. Bargain
well has red hair and hot temper. but her excita-
be temperament H. no match for Mrs. BARGAIN
hunts indomitable determination. OF purpose. The
bore that garment home in triumph. together with
the sweet sstisfaction Of having had her own way
than which there y none swsstsr. When Mrs. shoo-