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Rh from Markham's natural face was immense.

"You have no idea how those things catch people the first time they see them," said Markham. "I've noticed that fellows from the country buy best. Say, if I had a gross of them, I bet I could sell them in two days, down your way."

"I think you could, too, Markham," replied Frank, "and you have set me thinking on an entirely new business proposition. Can I keep this circular?"

"Surely, if it's any use to you."

"It may be," said Frank, "In fact, I think I shall order a gross as soon as I get home, just to experiment on."

"Going peddling?" insinuated Markham.

"Why, I'll tell you," answered Frank. "Settle down comfortably, and we'll chat a little. It will do me good to talk out what's continually on my mind. More than that, I shouldn't wonder if you, with all your experience, could give me some very valuable points. The long and short of it is, I am going into the mail order business."

"Oh!" said his companion wistfully, "Isn't that grand."

Frank told his new friend all about himself, his business and his hopes and plans. The other