Idaho Springs siftings., 1904-07-02

0SW. WhcL sue piChs OUT SuS2k
thing, you multiply the price by four
er five. an when ye show her some.
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
II all right Ter yer trouble. An mind
ye. | want the best in ther 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 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 q
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.
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 a neat gingham. worth per
haps ten cents yard.
How much a yard?" asked Sam.
Mr.. Farnsworth gravely consulted
the cabalistic price mark.
The regular price is ninety nve
cents a yard. but" lowering his voice
and glancing about to make sure he
was not overheard. Il will make it to
you at eighty cents"
Eighty cents yard for ginghami~
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-five cents
and this one Is dollar and ten a
yard That would make you a fine
gown. Mrs. Rounds
Let's go somewhere else. Samuel" :"
whispered his mother. positively
frightened Il can buy gingham in
Taunton for eight cents yard
Wait bit" said Sam reassuringly.
What have ye got in silks. Mr.. Faras-
WORTH
We have a fine line of silks re-
piled that gentleman. leading the way
to another counter. II should rece m
mend a heavy black gros grain silk
for Mrs. Rounds. We have them at
all prices. Here is one at doilor and
a half a yard.
He displayed a silk worth at least
three dollars yard. The old lady
looked fondly at the glossy fabric.
The temptation was great but the
closed her lips firmly and put Satan
behind her.
TOO much" said Sam decisiv.ly.
We're not rich ner proud. Mr.. Farms
worth. Show MS somethin' cheaper.
Very well. Here is one at dollar
yard. and here is one which is a
bargain" He unrolled a superb.
delight 10 the eye. He examired
the price mark critically. 1t told him
that the wholesale cost was four col
lars a yard and the upset retail ig-
ure four dollars and seventy-five cehtS
Il can let you have that at eighty
cents a yard" he said after a mental
calculation.
Now. ye're gittin' down tew bust.
ness Sam declared tentatively
That's tew much. but it's more Ike
1t. What do you think of the goods
Ma Rounds? You'd look like : 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 it really
and truly silk" She looked timi.ily
at Mr.. Farnsworth. who assured Uer
1t was silk beyond a doubt.
ITO be continued.)