The obstinate ones would not buy, hoping to make the wholesale dealer go back to the old plan.

After a week or two, however, they began to come back, one by one, and the trade rather increased than diminished; for many of the young merchants, having the responsibility of selling out all the stock imposed upon them, used greater exertion than before, and strong efforts almost always produced some success.
Thus the business went on very prosperously though Mrs.Redburn and Katy were obliged to work very hard--so hard that the former began to experience a return of her old complaint.

The affectionate daughter was frightened when she first mentioned the fact, and begged her not to work any more.
"What shall I do, Katy ?" asked she, with a smile.
"Let me make the candy," replied Katy.

"I am strong enough." "No, Katy, you are not.

I am afraid you are injuring yourself now." "I am sure I am not.