Not Obscure Enough

"You intend this novel for the Boston public, do you?" said the publisher, leaning back in his chair. 

"Yes, sir, " said the novelist. 

"Well, Mr. Pensling," said the publisher, "the work has its merit. It is pointed, interesting, and the style can be readily read and understood, and I think," he continued as the novelist's face broke into a smile of hope, "I think therefore that you should give up all effort to get Boston people interested in it." - Chicago Record.