But, Mr.Jasper"-- "But what, Edward ?" "Is it altogether prudent to multiply operations of this character?
Won't it make for you a bad reputation, and thus diminish, instead of increasing, your custom ?" "I fear nothing of the kind.

One-half the people are not satisfied unless you cheat them.

I've handled the yardstick, off and on, for the last fifteen or twenty years, and I think my observation during that time is worth something.

It tells me this--that a bold face, a smooth tongue, and an easy conscience are worth more in our business than any other qualities.

With these you may do as you list.