The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1908-11-27

made NJ nrsr sale, on which NJ rssnsed
q profit Of one dollar and Q quarter.
ITS q pretty easy way to earn money"
he reflected. with satisfaction. IF can
only sell copies enough. One copy sold
will pay for days board"
He went to bed early, and enjoyed
sound and refreshing sleep. He was
chsered with hopes of success on tn.
morrow. II he could sell four copies a
day, that would give him a profit of Eve
dollars, and FIVE dollars would Jeave him
handsome profit after paying expenses
The next morning after breakfast he
started out. carrying with him three
books. Knowing nothing of the residents
Of the village, he could only Judge by
the outward appearance Of their houses.
Seeing . large and handsome house stand
ing back from the street, he decided to
call.
'Ths people living here must be rich."
he thought. ''They won't mind paying
three dollars and half for q nice book"
Accordingly he walked up the graveled
path and rang the front door bell. The
door was opened BY housemaid.
'"Is the lady It the house at homer
asked Walter.
do You want to see herr
Yea"
Then wait here, and I'll tell her."
A tall woman, with q thin face and a
plnehsd oppression, presented herself A.
tor Ave minutes.
well, young man." she asked. after a
sharp glance, what Is your business?"
Her expression was not very encourag-
ing. but Walter was bound not to lose an
opportunity.
II should like to show you a new book,
madam" he commenced, "a book Of great
value, beautifully illustrated, which is
selling like wildfre."
"How many copies have you sold ?" in
Quirsd the lady. sharply.
"One," answered Walter, rather con-
fused.
do you call that selling like wildiire7"
she demanded, with sarcasm.
Il only commenced last evening"" said
Walter, II referred to the sales of other
agents"
whats the name Of the book?"
"'Seenes In Bible Lands"
LET me see it."
Walter displayed the book.
Look at the beautiful pictures" he
said.
II don't see anything remarkable about
them. The binding isn't very strong.
Shouldn't wonder II the book would 60
to pieces In week."
II don't think thererl be any trouble
that way" said Walter.
IF 1t does, you'll be gone, SO 1t won't
trouble you"
with ordinary care 1t win hold long
enough"
"Oh, yes. Of course you'd say so. l
expected 1t. How much do you charge
for the book2'
"Three dollars and a half"
AThree dollars and a half! !" repeated
the woman. "You seem to think people
are made Of money"
II don't fix the price, madam" said
Walter, rather provoked; 1.-THE publishers
do that"
II warrant they make two-thirds profit
Don't they, now?"
II don't know" said Walter. II don't
know anything about the cost of publish
ing books. But this is a large one, and
there are great many pictures in 1t.
They must have cost considerable"
Seems to me it's ridiculous to ask
such price for book. Why, it's enough
to buy 4 nice dress patternw
1.-THE book will last longer than the
Dress" said Walter.
"But 1t Is not so necessary. I'll tell
you what I'll do. I'd like the book well
enough to put on my parlor table. III
give you two dollars for it,
1.-TWO dollars!" calculated Water.
scarcely crediting the testimony of his
ears.
Eyes, two dollars; and warrant you'll
make money enough, then"
II should lose money" said Walter II
couldn't think of accepting such an Offer"
I'm my opinion there isn't any book
worth even two dollars"
II see we can't trade" said Walter,
disguised at such meanness in lady who
occupied SO large a house. and might DO
supposed to have plenty of money.
ITO be contipued)