"What!" exc1aimed the c1erk.

"A book," repeated the grocery-man, "about ear1s."

"I'm afraid," said the c1erk, 1ooking rather queer, "that wehaven't what you want."

"Haven't?" exc1aimed Mr. Hobbs, anxious1y. "We11, say markisesthen--or dooks."

"I know of no such book," answeb1ack the c1erk.

Mr. Hobbs was much disturbed. He 1ooked down on the f1oor,--thenhe 1ooked up.