Found in the Marion Weekly Star,| 1888-10-13

Fountain Pen Agent—"Now, sir, I would like to call your
attention to tho best fountain pen ever made.
any man who does a great deal of writing can
not afford to be without a fountain pen. I
wouldn't be without one for a hundred dollars!"

"Well, Write your name and let's see how
it works"

"I can't write, sir. Try it yourself "