HAROLD ROBINSON by Harold Robinson

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1912

HAROLD ROBINSON

By Harold Robinson

Cuba

I HAD a good delivery in Matanzas last week; took over $300 worth of orders during January, and delivered over $250 worth. One day I met a man, in his home, who had influenza and a bad cough. He said, he had been sick for almost three months. I showed him my book, Spanish “Home and Health,” and explained to him as best I could how useful it would be to him. He could not see it so, and would not order. I then told him of the cheap paper binding, but even then he assured me he could not take any on account of his not having the money, after spending so much with the doctors. I then offered to let him read free that part treating of colds, coughs, etc., and told him if he took the treatments described, he would surely be bettered. He refused to have it, and said he could not change from the medicine he was getting from the doctor. After much beseeching and arguing on my part, he said I could bring the section. I did so the same afternoon, and the next day he was looking for me that he might get a complete book.

I did not go to see him until three days afterward, when I needed the section he had, to deliver to another man. As soon as I entered, I saw joy in his face. He was anxious to see the complete book, and know the prices. I showed him all, and he soon took out the cash for a half-leather. Then he thanked me and blessed me, and wished me every good thing, and I told him how glad I felt that I was able to help him.

Another day I went to the post-office, and one of the clerks there complained of a severe headache. I told him to take a hot-water treatment when he got home. He said he would. I then told him of a book I had which showed how to take such treatments and many others. He looked over my prospectus a few minutes, and then said, “I want one,” and signed his name. A few days later when I went to his house to deliver the book, he received me very cordially, and said he had done as I had advised in regard to treatment, with good results, and paid me promptly.

These experiences make me very happy, and help make up for the difficulties I encounter from day to day. I thank God that he helps us so much in our work.