Mexico Weekly Ledger

"NO TROUBLE TO SHOW GOODS."

A lady enters our dry-goods store.
Steps to a clerk who stands near the door,
Asks him to show her the latest style,
And she pulls over the goods meanwhile.
Says she: "I want a dress for my niece
Will you please show me that under piece?
Oh, I didn't see it was a polka spot,
That is too near the one she's got.
That piece with stripes would just suit me.
It's just as pretty as it can be:
But she wants a better covered ground,
With a sort of vine running 'round.
She don't want it too dark, nor yet very light
Not a striped piece, nor yet very bright.
I think she'd like what you showed me last
But do you think the colors are fast?
Cut off a bit before I decide.
I'll take home a piece and have it tried.
I had a dress like that last fall)
And the colors did not wash at all.
I like those patterns there on the end,
I'll take a few samples for a friend;
Now, one of this, if you'll be so kind,
And one of this, if you don't mind-
The nicest styles I've seen this year,
And you'll secure the trade-no fear.
I've forgot the price-'twas cheap enough,
Do you think you have it in the store?
The dress is spoiled if I can't get more.
Will you put these samples in a bill?
I'll know where to get them if you will.
I'll take them home; if she thinks they'll do
You'll see me back in a day or two"

-Newark Register.