"First purchase 1 cwt. of large-sized potatoes, which may be obtained for the sum of 4_s._, then purchase a large basket, which will cost say another 4_s._, then buy 2_s._ worth of flannel blanketing, and this will comprise your stock in trade, of which the total cost is 10_s._ A large-sized potato weighs about half a pound, consequently there are 224 potatoes in a cwt. "Take half the above quantity of potatoes each evening to a baker's, and have them baked; when properly cooked put them in your basket, well wrapped up in the flannel to keep them hot, and sally forth and offer them for sale at one penny each. Numbers will be glad to purchase them at that price, and you will for certain be able to sell half a cwt. every evening. From the calculation made below you will see by that means you will be able to earn 2_l._ per week. The best plan is to frequent the most crowded thoroughfares, and make good use of your lungs; thus letting people know what you have for sale. You could also call in at each public-house on your way, and solicit the patronage of the customers, many of whom would be certain to buy of you. Should you have too much pride to transact the business yourself (though no one need be ashamed of pursuing an honest calling), you could hire a boy for a few shillings a week, who could do the work for you, and you could still make a handsome profit weekly. "The following calculation proves that 2_l._ per week can be made by selling baked potatoes:-- "1 cwt., containing 224 potatoes, sold in two evenings, at 1_d._ each £0 18 8 Deduct cost 0 4 0 ------- £0 14 8 3 ------- Six evenings' sale £2 4 0 Pay baker at the rate of 8_d._ per evening for baking potatoes 0 4 0 ------- Net profit per week £2 0 0"