Rensselaer Republican, Volume 18, Number 37, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 May 1886 — Mercantile Hypocrisy. [ARTICLE]

Mercantile Hypocrisy.

In a store: Merchant (to clerk)— Did yon 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 credit here any more. I reckon we’H have to sue him—sh—here he comes now. Merchant—Good morning, Mr. Hammerton, glad to see you, sir. Won’t you sit down ? Hammerton —No, thank you. 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 us a call. Good morning.— Arkansaw Traveler.