" 'I may be foolish,' he said at last, 'but I'll do it.'
" 'A thousand thanks!' said the stranger. 'You sha'n't repent of
it.'
"The cloth was selected, and Thomas set to work. In three days
the suit was finished, and Thomas sat in his shop waiting for his
customer. At last he came, but what a change! He was splendidly
dressed. The little tailor hardly recognized him.
" 'Mr. Tubbs,' said he, 'you're an honest man and a good fellow.
You trusted me when I appeared penniless, but I deceived you. I
am really one of the genii, of whom, perhaps, you have read, and
lineally descended from those who guarded Solomon's seal. Instead
of making you wait for your pay, I will recompense you on the
spot, either in money or----'
" 'Or what? asked the astonished tailor.
" 'Or I will grant the first wish that may be formed in your
mind. Now choose.'
"Thomas did not take long to choose. His charge would amount to
but a few dollars, while he might wish for a million. He
signified his decision.
" 'Perhaps you have chosen wisely,' said his visitor.
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