Democratic Sentinel, Volume 14, Number 49, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 December 1890 — Mercantile Hypocrisy. [ARTICLE]

Mercantile Hypocrisy.

lyi a store: Merchant (to clerk) — Did you send Hammerton his bill again, this week ? Clerk—Yes, sir. Merchant —What did he say ? Clerk —Said he would be around and pay it;. Merchant—That’s what he has said for the last six months. He's the biggest liar in this town. He can never get ten cents’ worth on a credit here any more. I reckon we’ll have to sue him—sh—here he comes: now. Merchant—Good morniDg, Mr. Hammerton, glad io see you, sir. Won’t von sit down? Hammerton —No, thank yon. I called to settle that bill. Merchant What bill ? oh, yes. Why, sir, I hadn’t thought of it. You see, the collector has charge, of the bills, and I pay but little attention to them. Thank you (receiving the money and receipting the bill). Call again, Mr. Hammerton. „ Hammerton I am a little pushed for money at present. Merchant—That makes no difference, sir, none whatever. Whenever you want anything give ns a call. Good morning.— Arkansas Traveler. There may be too much of a good thing—of salt in the soup, for instance.