PAUL LOSES HIS SITUATION AND GAINS A FRIEND.
Paul had a presentiment that he should not long remain in the employ of Smith & Thompson; it was not many weeks before this presentiment was verified.
After having received such instruction as was necessary, the calico department was left in Paul's charge. One day a customer in turning over the patterns shown her took up a piece which Paul knew from complaints made by purchasers would not wash.
“This is pretty,” said she, “it is just what I have been looking for. You may cut me off twelve yards.”
“Yes, ma'am.”
“Wait a minute, though,” interposed the lady, “will it wash?”
“I don't think it will,” said Paul, frankly, “there have been some complaints made about that.”
“Then I shall not want it. Let me see what else you have got.”
The customer finally departed, having found nothing to suit her.
No sooner had she left the store than Mr. Smith called Paul.