Murder and the Museum by Dianne Harman

Author:Dianne Harman [Harman, Dianne]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: UNKNOWN
Published: 2018-11-03T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 15

Marty opened the door of the Palm Springs Antique Shoppe and was surprised there were so many customers in it, far more than she’d seen in any of the previous times she’d visited the store. She walked around and looked at the various works of art and antiques that Carl had on display. She knew that for most of the people in the desert community, his shop was the first place they thought of if they wanted to sell something. Between his discerning eye and ability to have customers who loved him, the shop’s merchandise was always the best in town.

Carl had always been good at displaying his merchandise, but from what Marty was seeing in the shop today and in the windows that looked out onto the busy street, his new part-time assistant must be really talented in that area. She imagined that was the reason there were so many people in the shop. One look through the eye-catching windows, whether one was driving by or walking, and if a person had any interest in antiques or art, they were sure to stop and go into the shop.

She spotted Carl deep in conversation with what looked like a husband and wife regarding an early 19th century blanket chest. A few minutes later he accompanied the couple over to the counter and gave the sales tag to his assistant, so she could ring up the sale.

Carl saw Marty and walked over to her. “Well, what do you think of what my new assistant has done with the shop?”

“It looks great, Carl. No wonder the store is full of customers.” Marty said with a wide-eyed expression on her face. “I’ll bet you’re probably making more money than you ever have. “

“Thanks, and it’s been like this since a few days after she started working for me. She’s learning the antique trade and wants to combine it with her degree in design. The way she’s learning I know she won’t be with me all that long, but I sure am enjoying what she’s been able to accomplish here.”

“Seems to have worked well enough that the couple you were just talking to bought that blanket chest.”

“Honestly, Marty, every day is like that. Let me tell you, I am spoiled. I don’t know how I can ever replace her.”

“Why do you think she’ll be leaving soon?”

“She wants to open up her own interior design business combining antiques and contemporary design. She moved here recently from Los Angeles, because she thought a business like that would work well here in Palm Springs. I agree. The girl will go places, mark my words.”

“Seems to me you’re missing out on the most obvious next step.”

“What are you talking about?”

“Go into business with her. Have a custom antique design arm of your business. You know everybody who’s anybody in Palm Springs and you certainly have the clientele for it, plus the knowledge of antiques. Combine that with her decorating skills, and she’ll be with you for life.”

Now Carl was open-mouthed.

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