The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1904-11-10


dew. When she picks out cheap
thing, you multiply the price by four
er five, an when ye show her sonle-
thin bang-up an good enough fer
princess, put the price way down.
Dye understand? An when we gets
through, give me the true bill and
show her the other one, an I'll make
it all right fer yer trouble. An mind
ye, | want the best in ther store for
Mother Rounds"
The merchant smilingiy agreed to
this arrangement and entered heartily
into the deception. Mrs. Rounds had
never been in Boston until that day,
although all her life had been spent
within an hours ride from the New
England metropolis. Occasional visits
to the dry-goods shops OF Taunton
formed epochs In her life, and she
was dazed at the contemplation OF
the sight before her. The shelves,
with their load of fabrics, seemed
endless. and she crouched behind a
marble column for fear OF being in
the way Of the chattering Laughing
throng of shoppers
4 don't want much, Samuel she
whispered, as Mr. Farnsworth turned
to take down a bolt Of dress goods
1--WE must be economical, Samuel
Tell him to show as some ginghams.
"All right, Ma Rounds; watch me
beat him down. returned Sam, nudg-
ing her gently with his elbow.
Here is stylish pattern. Mrs.
Rounds. said Mr.. Farnsworth, dis
playing a neat gingham, worth per
haps ten cents a yard.
How much a yard?" asked Sam.
Mr.. Farnsworth gravely consulted
the cabalistic price mark
The regular price is ninety-hve
cents a yard. but" lowering his voice
and glancing about to make sure he
was not overheard. Il will make 1t to
you at eighty cents"
Eighty cents yard for gingham.
gasped Mrs. Rounds.
1T is imported goods, Mrs
Rounds explained Mr.. Farnsworth
critically stroking the print. 1t wears
like silk. We carry no domestic ging
hams. Here is one at eighty-fve cents
and this one is a dollar and ten
yard. That would make you a fine
gown, Mrs Rounds
Lets go somewhere else, Samuel
whispered his mother, positiYel,
frightened. Il can buy gingham II
Taunton for eight cents a yard
wait a bit" said Sam reassuringly
What have ye got in silks, Mr. Farms
WORTH"
I'VE have a fine line Of silks re
Piled that gentleman, leading the wa
to another counter Il should recon
mend a heavy black gros grain sill
for Mrs. Rounds We have then {
all prices. Here is one at dollor an
a half yard.
He displayed a silk worth at leas
three dollars a yard. The old lad
looked fondly at the glossy fabric
The temptation was great. ut sh
closed her lips firmly and put sate
behind her
"Toe much said Sam decislvel,
Were not rich nor proud. Mr. Farm
worth Show ms somethin' cheaper
Very we'll Here is one at a dolla
a yard, and here IS one which is
bargain" He unrolled a super
heavy bolt Of silk lustrous black an
a delight to the eye He examine
the price mark critically. 1t told hil
that the wholesale cost was four do
lars a yard and the upset retail fl
ure four dollars and seyonty-hve cent
Il can let you have that at eight
cents a yard, he said after a menti
calculation.
!, Now. ye're gittin' down tew bus
ness" Sam declared tentativel
That's tew much. but it's more iii
= it. What do you think Of the good
Ma Rounds? You'd look like g for
year old in a gown made OF that"
cts very fne-too fine for me. +
J, afraid" She was weakening "Ar
it's cheap. If it's real six. Is it real
and truly silk91 She looked timid
at Mr.. Farnsworth. who assured IL
it was silk beyond a doubt.
Ito be continuedl
I TURNED THEM ALL DOWN.