“Can you show me some of those you advertise? I am in great haste.”
Excusing himself to the lady, the assistant proceeded to wait upon the newcomer. Pair after pair of boots were tried on, and finally a perfect fit was secured.
“Now, what make are these boots?” inquired the man. “They fit me like a glove. Just write down the make, with the exact width and length.”
The salesman did as required, and the man drew on his old shoes and started for the door.
“Don’t you want the boots, sir?” inquired the surprised assistant.
“Oh, no,” responded the man. “I just wanted to get my size. I have a friend in the wholesale business who can get them for me at a good deal less than your price,” and he went off, followed by the unspoken opinion of the salesman and the laughter of several customers who had witnessed the affair.
A HINT TO TEACHERS.
Two teachers of languages were discussing matters and things relating to their profession.
“Do your pupils pay up regularly at the end of each quarter?” asked one of them.
“No, they do not,” was the reply. “I often have to wait for weeks and weeks before I get my pay, and sometimes I don’t get it at all. You can’t well dun the parents for the money.”