This story is from H.H. Munro (aka Saki)’s Chronicles of Clovis, which follows the exploits of a spoiled, upper-class young man as he causes mischief among Edwardian high society. In the story, Clovis listens as a friend tells how he won and lost the woman he loved by helping her father become very rich. This is a witty, sarcastic spoof on modern advertising. The young character shows great perception in realizing that you can sell the most vile, foul-tasting food by making people feel guilty for not buying it. This is, of course, still true today (think muesli!)
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