SUBJECT:
A girl of corresponding economic position, preferably a stranger.
APPARATUS:
1 Barber Chair with Accessories.
REMARKS:
The directness of this method calls for a good deal of self-confidence. Delicate or timid personalities should avoid it.
THIS BUSINESS
It is peaceful everywhere in town, but the barber shop is the most peaceful place of all. Two of the boys are working; talking in low tones to their customers; and the third is drowsing in the corner, behind the two-foot square bootblacking establishment. He has long since read all the ancient Libertys and Colliers and newspapers that are lying on the chairs. The air is full of gentle boredom.
Then through the door comes a stranger. She looks about the shop hesitantly; the two men that are sprawled out having haircuts glance at her apathetically through the mirror. Not you, however. You leap to position behind your chair and wave your towel encouragingly, almost lovingly. You feel actually affectionate; it has been a very dull afternoon. She isn’t bad either; clean and pink-looking.
“Yes ma’am,” you murmur, as you tuck the fragrant towel into the collar of her dress. “Shingle?”