"'I told you he had a good memory,' said the manager, with an approving smile at his salesman.
"'You speak of her as a lady,' said our reporter. 'Are you certain she was one?'
"'She spoke and conducted herself as one. She was not a workingman's wife, or she would have been more particular as to price, and might have haggled a bit, though all our clothes are marked in plain figures. I could see she wasn't used to purchasing men's clothing from the remarks she made. All that she was particular about was the fit.'
"'What did she pay for the suit?'
"'Fifty-five shillings. She handed me a five-pound note, and I gave her the change. Working women don't pay for their purchases in bank notes. Would you like the number of the note?'
"'Can you give it to me?'
"'Yes; we always take down the numbers.'
"Again he departed and returned, and gave our reporter the number of the note, written on a bill-head.
"'I am under a great obligation to you,' said our reporter. 'Is this suit you have left the only one of the same pattern you have in your establishment?'
"'The only one, sir, and we are not likely to have any more.'