But until quite lately they simply didn't have a look in.' 'Why ?' asked Hyacinth.

'Were your things cheaper or better ?' 'No,' said the other, 'I don't think they were either.

You see, prices are bound to come out pretty even in the long run, and I should say that, if anything, they sold a slightly better article.

It's hard to say exactly why we beat them.

When competition is really keen a lot of little things that you would hardly notice make all the difference.
For one thing, I get a free hand in the matter of subscribing to local bazaars and race-meetings.