The Wide, Wide World by Elizabeth Wetherell
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who was in a great passion; "I saw the whole matter with my
own eyes. You are a disgrace to the store, Sir, and deserve to be sent out of it, which you are like enough to be." "I really thought, Sir," said Mr. Saunders, smoothly for he knew the old gentleman, and knew very well he was a person that must not be offended "I really thought I was not aware, Sir, that the young lady had any occasion for my services." "Well, show your wares, Sir, and hold your tongue. Now, my dear, what did you want?" "I wanted a little bit of this gray merino, Sir, to show to Mamma. I couldn't buy it, you know, Sir, until I found out whether she would like it." "Cut a piece, Sir, without any words," said the gentleman. Mr. Saunders obeyed. "Did you like this best?" pursued the old gentleman. "I like this dark blue very much, Sir, and I thought Mamma would; but it's too high." "How much is it?" inquired he. "Fourteen shillings," replied Mr. Saunders. "He said it was two dollars!" exclaimed Ellen. |
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