Now a novelty like that will sell--" "We couldn't use it," interrupted Mary-'Gusta.

"Show me something else." Mr.Kron, disappointed but far from discouraged, showed her something else--many somethings.

Concerning each he was enthusiastic, slangy, and familiar.

Mary-'Gusta paid little attention to slang or enthusiasm; the familiarity she ignored utterly.

She selected several of the novelties, a rather extensive line of Christmas cards, and in the matters of price and cash discounts was keen and businesslike.