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An old man sat in the rocking-chair, reading a newspaper. Alan, without a word, handed him the card he had
been given. "Sit down, Mr. Austen," said the old man very politely. "I am glad to make your acquaintance.
"Please a customer with one article, and he will come back when he needs another. Even if it is more costly.
He will save up for it, if necessary."