Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1908-11-28

made Ne nrsr sale, on which ne rssnssd
a profit Of one dollar and 4 quarter.
"It's a pretty easy way to earn money
be reflected. with satisfaction. IF l can
only sell copies enough One copy sold
will pay for days board"
He went to bed early, and enjoyed 4
sound and refreshing sleep. He was
cheered with hopes OF success on tn
morrow. II he could sell four copies o
day, that would give him profit of Eve
dollars, and FIVE dollars would leave him
a 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 appearances Of their houses.
Seeing 4 large and handsoms house stand
ing back from the street, he decided to
call
'-rhs people living hare must be rich, "
he thought. "They won't mind paving
three dollars and a half for \ nice book.
Accordingly be walked up the graveled
path and rang the front door bell. Tbs
door was opened by housemaid.
'Is the lady Of the house at home p
asked Walter.
DO you want to see herr"
Yea"
~Thsn walt here, and I'll tell her."
| A tall woman, with q thin face and O
pinchsd expression. presented herself az
ter Ave minutes.
well. young man." she asked. after q
sharp glance, what is your businessY"
Her expression was not very encouIag-
ing, but Walter was bound not to lose an
opportunity.
IT should like to show you a new book
madam" he commenced, "a book OF great
value, beautifully illustrated, which II
selling like wildfre."
How many copies have you sold?" In
quired the lady. sharply.
"One," answered Walter, rather con
fused
DO you call that selling Ike wildfref'
she demanded. with sarcasm.
IL only commenced last evening" sale
Walter, 81 referred to the sales Of othel
agents"
whats the name of the book7"
"'Scenes in Bible Lands
"Let me see It."
Walter displayed the book.
Look at the beautiful pictures" h
said.
"I don't see anything remarkable abou
them. The binding isn't very strong
Shouldn't wonder If the book would g
to pieces In q week"
81 don't think there'll be any troub
that way" said Walter.
IF it does, you'll be gone so 1t won
trouble you"
with ordinary care it will hold lon
enough"
"Oh, yes, Of course you'd say so.
expected 1t. How much do you charg
for the bookf"
Three dollars and half"
"Three dollars and a half" repeate
the woman. you seem to think peopi
arc made of money"
81 don't Ak the price, madam" sal
Walter. rather provoked; 'the publisher
do that"
81 warrant they make two-thlrds profit
Don't they, now2'
st don't know" said Walter. 81 don
know anything about the cost of publish
ing books. But this is a large one, an
there are a great many pictures in Il
They must have cost considerable"
Seems to me it's ridiculous to as
such a price for a book. Why, it's enoug
10 buy a nice dress pattern u
1.-The book will last longer than th
Dress" said Walter
But it is not SO necessary. I'll tie
you what I'll do. I'd like the book we
enough to put on my parlor table. L
give you two dollars for It."
1.-TWO dollars - CALCULATED Water
scarcely crediting the testimony of hi
ears.
"Yes two dollars; and warrant you
make money enough, then"
81 should lose money" said Walter. At
couldn't think of accepting such an offer.
"In my opinion there isn't any boo
worth even two dollars"
"I see we can't trade" said Waite
Disguised at such meanness in lady VIII
; occupied so large a house, and might
. supposed to have plenty Of money.
7 Ito be continued.)