Elk City mining news. (Elk City, Idaho) 1903-1913, 1908-12-05

just tho book for your center table"
II see you know how to talk" said the
landlord, smiling. what is the price p
Three dollars and a half"
That's considerable"
But you know I'm going to take it
out in board"
well, that's a consideration, to be
sure. A man doesn't feel it so much as
IT he took the money out of his pocket
and paid cash down. What do you say,
Mrs. Burton?" addressing his wife, who
just then entered the room. This young
man wants to stay here a week, and pay
partly in a book he is agent for. Shall
agree?"
Let ME see the book" said Mrs. Bur
ton, who was comely. pleasant looking
woman of middle age. whats the name
of it?"
"'Scenes in Bible Lands,'" said Wal
ter.
He opened it, taking care to display
and point out the pictures. So Walter
made the first sale, on which he realized
profit of one dollar and a quarter.
Its pretty easy way to earn money
he reflected, with satisfaction. IF | can
only sell copies enough One copy sold
will pay for a days board'
He went to bed early, and enjoyed
sound and refreshing sleep. He was
cheered with hopes of success on tn
morrow. If he could sell four copies
day, that would give him a profit of five
dollars, and five dollars would leave 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 a large and handsome house stand
ing back from the street, he decided to
call.
''The people living here must be rich,''
he thought. "They won't mind paying
three dollars and half for a nice book"
Accordingly be walked up the graveled
path and rang the front door bell. The
door was opened by housemaid.
us the lady of the house at home 2"
asked Walter.
DO you want to see herr"
"Yes."
Then wait here, and I'll tell her"
A tall woman, with a thin face and
pinched expression, presented herself af-
ter FIVE minutes.
well, young man." she asked, after
sharp glance, what is your business?"
Her expression was not very encouIag-
ing, but Walter was bound not to lose an
opportunity.
Il should like to show you a new book.
madam" he commenced, "a book of great
value, beautifully illustrated which is
selling like wild6re"
How many copies have you soldg" in
quired the lady, sharply.
One" answered Walter, rather con-
fused.
do you call that selling like wildlre p
she demanded, with sarcasm.
Il only commenced last evening" said
Walter, 81 referred 10 the sales Of other
agents"
What's the name Of the boOkf"
Scenes in Bible Lands
Let me SEE H."
Walter displayed the book
Look az the beautiful pictures" h.
said.
II don't see anything remarkable about
them The binding isn't very strong
shouldn't wonder IL the book would 50
tO pieces in = week.
II don't think ihere'l DO any trouble
thaf Way said Walter
~ IL does you'll BE- gone 40 IL won'l
trouble you'
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enough
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