The Poet and the Emporium (Unabridged)

'The Poet and the Emporium' by H. G. Wells is a short essay. H. G. Wells once different, humorous social satire and ironic.

'I am beginning life,' he said, with a sigh. 'Great Heavens! I have spent a day-a day!-in a shop. Three bedroom suites and a sideboard are among the unanticipated pledges of our affection. Have you lithia? For a man of twelve limited editions this has been a terrible day.'