But the writer was not to be wiped out by the mean 

 manner and contemptible language of the man so anxious 

 to rid himself of his unprofitable visitor, and in retaliating, 

 elevated a small black thorn walking stick, appearing to 

 rub his nasal oro-an with the same, and addressed 



Mr. S. as follows : 



"Yes! Mr. 'Bad Leather Merchant', no doubt you 

 are quite right in all you say ; I may have some difficulty 

 in finding the money for the purpose of encouraging your 

 system of robbery, but, considering the fact that I have 

 made a special journey here this morning, at cost and 

 inconvenience, to see your extraordinary bargain of 

 harness, with a view to purchase, it will not be in harmony 

 with my regular way of doing business to return satisfied 

 with the sight of one set and a job lot of rubbish, spiced 

 with your low language ; it is my purpose ere I leave this 

 establishment to demand an immediate apology and all 

 expenses incurred by your inducements." 



Seeing the firm stand taken by his visitor, and 

 thinking perhaps that discretion would prove better than 

 exposure, the half-cowed man at once handed over the 

 sum of one guinea, with a super-abundance of regrets and 

 explanations. 



But suppose, for the sake of argument, we say that 

 we are duped by this harness seller, and bring the set 

 home with what result ? to find the collar altogether too 

 small. You write the same evening to the advertiser asking 

 an exchange. Does he agree to it or offer to satisfy you 

 in any way ? Certainly not ! that is no part of his 

 business ; the matter is done with as far as he is concerned 

 and off his hands ; the prevailing idea with him is to look 

 out for another "mark." Your only remedy then is to order 

 a collar from your saddler. It is made and fitted 



