The Romance of Commerce #221039

The man possessing many lands, he especially would be a merchant in fact, and sell, but his is a merchandise which too often nowadays waits in vain for the buyer. The preacher, the lecturer, the actor, the estate agent, the farmer, the employé, all, all are merchants, all have something to dispose Of at a profit to themselves, and the dignity of the business is decided by the manner in which they conduct the sale.