"About this here salesman, Mr. Potash," Shapolnik commented. "I think I changed my mind."
Abe blew a great cloud of smoke before replying and then he placed an emphatic forefinger upon Shapolnik's knee.
"A new beginner when he throws bluffs, Shapolnik," he said, "must got to make good. You told me yesterday you wanted a salesman and I am bringing him to you."
Shapolnik blushed.
"Sure, I know I told it you, Mr. Potash," he said, "but my partner thinks otherwise."
Abe nodded.
"The only use some people got for a partner, Shapolnik," he commented, "is they could always blame him for everything they do; but even if you did come in my place just to show me what an elegant suit of clothes and a fine clean shave you got it, Shapolnik, I am bringing you a salesman anyhow."
Katzberg at this juncture again laid down his pressing iron and came forward.
"Say, lookyhere, what is the use talking?" he cried. "We don't need a salesman; and that's all there is to it."
"'S enough, Katzberg," Abe shouted. "You got a whole lot too much to say for yourself for a new beginner. I ain't saying you need a salesman, Katzberg; I am only saying that you are going to hire one, Katzberg. And after you hire one you will quick need him."