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 haps there is a really competent milliner in her own town or vicinity, struggling with the problem of small capital or a shop which she cannot afford to make attractive or which is located far from the center of the town. If the practical trimmer and the widow with money to invest can join forces, the widow's investment will be much safer, for her partner's aim will be to buy as frugally as possible and thus insure the biggest possible profits. On the other hand, the milliner working on salary for the inexperienced investor of small capital will think only of making a big showing to the trade. She will order stock far beyond the needs of the town, and unless she is an unusual character she will not prevent the small leaks in the workroom which cut down profits and often lead to failure.