And samplers! Oh, Azalea, I've three or four stunning samplers! One is dated 1812.

That ought to bring a fine price." "I don't know about samplers.

Of course, I know what they are,--but what makes them valuable ?" "Age, my dear.

And authoritative dates.

People make collections of old samplers, and those who collect will spend 'most anything for a good specimen." "I've one that my grandmother made,--at least, I can get it.