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 Each limb is made expressly to order for some one individual, and the limb when completed is of little or no value to any one except the person for whom it is made. It requires some degree of patience and perseverance to overcome the awkwardness and possible disappointment associated with the first trial of an artificial limb, and if there be no obligation and no sacrifice on the part of the would-be purchaser provided the limb is not accepted, there is a possibility of its being declined, and the maker, through no fault of his work, becomes the loser. On the other hand, the advance payment made on the limb insures a very persistent effort on the part of the purchaser to wear it, resulting in success and satisfaction.

The purchaser may rest assured that the work will not be slighted in any degree whatsoever, and that it will be our duty and pleasure to make any changes necessary to insure comfortable use of the limb any time within a reasonable period after it is finished.

Installment Payments

We can consistently make a limb and accept installment payments therefor only on the following conditions: On payment of one-half the price of the limb with the order, the balance may be paid in amounts and at times—if within reason—to suit the purchaser; say five dollars each month until paid for, provided that these payments are secured by notes made or endorsed by some reliable business man, or other equally good security. We are perfectly willing to give time for a part payment as stated, but must insist that we be amply secured against loss from any cause whatever, and we cannot entertain any proposition wherein this is not provided for. 20