The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1908-12-10

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preht Of one dollar aud quarter.
IT'S pretty easy way to earn money!
be reflected. with satisfaction. IF l can
only sell copies enough. One copy sold
win 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
day. that would give him profit of Eve
dollars. and ave 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 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 paving
three dollars and half for nice book"
Accordingly be walked up the graveled
path and rang tho front door bell The
door was opened by housemaid.
Is the lady Of the house at homer
asked Walter.
do you want to see herI"
Yea
Then wait here. and hi tell her"
A tall woman. with a thin face and
psnehsd expression. presented herself af-
ter i've minutes.
well. young man." shs asked. after a
sharp glance. what is your buslnessf"
Her expression was not very encouIag~
Ing. but Walter was bound not to lose an
opportunity.
Il should Ike to show you new book.
he commenced. "a book Of great
'alue. beautifully illustrated. which is
'sllng Ike wildhrs.~
How many copies have you solds' In
luirsd the lady. sharply.
One" answered Walter. rather con-
used
DO you call that selling like wildnreY'
he demanded, with sarcasm.
I only commenced last exeaing." said
Walter. Il referred to the saies OF other
gsnts.~
What's the name Of the bookl"
Scenes in Bible Lands'"
Let me see IT,"
Walter displayed the book.
nd
Il don't see anything remarkable about
rem The binding Isn't very strong.
houldn't wonder II the book would 90
} pieces In a week"
Il don't think thereu Be any trouble
at way said Walter.
If IL does. you'll be gone. 50 It won't
oubls you"
with ordinary care 1t will hold long
IouEh-~
-Oh. yes. Of course you'd say 80. I
psctsd IL. How much do you charge
Z the bookY'
Three dollars and a half"
Three dollars and a halfg' repeated
. woman You seem to think people
. made Of money"
Il don't az the price. madam" said
alter. rather provoked: the publishers
that"
i warrant they make twO-thIrds proni.
mt they. now7- nal
Il don't know" said Walter. II don't 9th
ow anything about the cost Of publish pie
! books But this Is large one. and coo
re are a great many pictures In H. drl
sy must have cost considerable" VIII
Seems to me It's ridiculous to ask hea
h price for book. Why. it's enough hen
buy a nice dress pattern p me,
Inc Dook VIII last longer than the en-.
81" said Walter 10
But IL IL not 80 necessary. III tell -.
what III do. I'd like the book well ana
ugh TO put on my parlor table III maj
you two dollars for H." nots
Two dollarsT' calculated Water. peer
'cely crediting the testimony Of his not
ing
Yes. two dollars: and warrant you'll At I
70 money enough. then" rvat
should lose money said Walter. II g..
dn't think Of ACCEPTING such an Offer" .-s,
In my opinion there isn't any book e~'''
ID even two dollars 81
see we can't trade" said Waiter. a
listed At such meanness in lady who
pied 80 large a house. and might BE-
osed to have plenty Of money.
Ito Be continued.)