They thought and talked, and talked and thought by turns.

Then both came forward and the proprietor said: "Is it an American book, ma'm ?" "No, it is an American reprint of an English translation." "Oh! Yes--yes--I remember, now.

We are expecting it every day.

It isn't out yet." "I think you must be mistaken, because you advertised it a week ago." "Why no--can that be so ?" "Yes, I am sure of it.

And besides, here is the book itself, on the counter." She bought it and the proprietor retired from the field.