He Made No Sale

The young man was polite but persistent. He invaded the office, hat In hand, and waited patiently until the elderly man looked up from nis work. "Excuse me, sir," he said, when he saw he had the business man's attention. "I am taking orders for trousers." "Don't want any," said the business man, shortly. "Pardon me," persisted the young man, "but if you will kindly look at mj samples - " "It would only be a waste of. time," interrupted the business man. "I will measure you for them right here and you need not lose flve minutes from your business," continued the young man, paying no attention to the interruption. "But I don't want any," insisted the elderly man. "Very well, sir. I regret- " Just then his eye feil on a smaller desk In the corner, and he saw a possible opportunity to do a little business after all. "Might I ack who occupies that desk?" "My private secretary," replied the business man. "Do you suppose - " "Why, yes, possibly you might." The business man was suddenly interested. 'It s worth trying, anyway. "When can I- " "Come back in an hour." "Thank you, sir. I will." Then the business ma& became so interested in spme mental pictures that he conjured up that he forgot all about his work for nearly flfteen minutes. It was just about an hour later that the young man carne back. He entered in a business-like way, and then stopped, stammered something in a confused sort of way and started to back out. "Come in," called the old man cheerily. "Anything I can do lor you?" "N-n-no, thank you." And he waa gone. "What a queer-acting man," said the private secretary, looking after him. "Isn't he. Miss Blank?" returned tha business man innocently. "I thlnk it must be ene of the effects of woman in business."-