When he came back to the store, about 11:30 he was smiling.
"How did you make out?" I asked.
"Fine! I got over $60.00 of orders. I promise to put the tools one side. The folks'll call later in day. Some that didn't order said they goin' to come in."
"That's great!" I exclaimed, and my spirits immediately rose.
"Any business this morning?" Larsen asked.
"Yes," I replied, "four lines sold out."
"Kitchen goods?"
"Yes, all of them. You know that cheap line of enameled frying pans?"
"Yep."
"Well, a woman came in and bought twelve of them!"