The Elbert County tribune. [volume] (Elbert, Elbert County, Colo.) 18??-1920, 1904-06-30

dew. When she picks out a cheap
ching, you multiply the price by four
err FIVE. an when We show her some
thin bang-up an good enough fer "a
princess. put the price way dcHu-
Dye understand? An when we gets
through. give me the true bill and
show aer the other one. an I'll make
II all right fer yer trouble. An mind
we, want the best in Their store for
Mother Rounds"
The merchant smilingly 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 IN hours ride from the New
England metropolis. Occasional visits
to the dry-goods shops OF Taunton
formed e9ochs 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
marble column for fear of being in
the way OF the chattering. laughing
throng OF shoppers.
Il 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 us 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 neat Bingham. worth per
haps ten cents yard.
How much a yard?" asked Sam.
Mr.. Farnsworth gravely consulted
the cabaiistic price mark.
The regular price is ninety.fye
cents yard. but" lowering his voice
and glancing about to make sure he
was not oserheard. Il will make II to
you at eighty cents"
Eighty cents a yard for ginghaml"
gasped Mrs. Rounds.
1T is imported goods. Mrs.
critically stroking the print 1T wears
like silk. We carry no domestic ging-
hams. Here is one at eighty-five cents
and this one is a dollar and ten a
yard That would make you fine
gown. Mrs. Rounds
Lets go somewhere else. Samuel"
whispered his mother. positively
frightened. 81 can buy Bingham in
Taunton for eight cents a yard
Wait bit" said Sam reassuringly
What have ye got in silks. Mr.. Farns-
WORTH"
we have fine line of silks re-
piled that gentleman, leading the way
to another counter. Il should recon-
mend a heavy black gros grain silk
for Mrs Rounds. We have them at
all prices. Here is one at a dollor end
a half yard
He displayed a silk worth at least
three dollars a yard. The old lsdy
looked fondly at the glossy fabric.
The temptation was great. but she
closed her lips firmly and put Saran
behind her.
TOO much" said Sam decisiw.iy.
Were not rich ner proud. Mr.. Farms
worth. Show MS somethin' cheaper"
Very well. Here is one at dollar
a yard, and here is one which is
bargain" He unrolled superb.
heavy bolt of silk. lustrous black and
a delight to the eye. He examined
the price mark critically. 1t told him
that the wholesale cost was four dol
lars a yard and the upset retail ig-
ure four dollars and seventy-five cents
81 can let you have that at eighty
cents yard" he said after mental
calculation.
Now. ye're gittin' down tew bust
ness" Sam declared tentatively.
That's tew much, but it's more ike
it. What do you think of the goods.
Ma Rounds? You'd look like c four
year old in a gown made OF that"
ITS very fine-too fine for me. I'm
afraid She was weakening. And
it's cheap, If it's real silk. Is 1t really
and truly silk?" She looked timidly
at Mr.. Farnsworth. who assured her
1t was silk beyond a doubt.
ITO be continued.)