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Henceforth, the mercery business ceased to bring in a sou towards the household expenses, and it became necessary to encroach on the capital of forty thousand francs and more.

From Theresa Raquin by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred

The latter have a great many shops of mercery, haberdashery, and millinery.

From Journal of a Voyage to Brazil And Residence There During Part of the Years 1821, 1822, 1823 by Graham, Maria

Fairs April 8, 9, 10, linen drapery, mercery, toys, &c.

From Curiosities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol.1-11 Historical, Entertaining & Commercial; Alphabetically Arranged. 11 Volume set. by Dugdale, Thomas Cantrell

My boy," added Mr. Wall, laying his hand on George's shoulder, "you have a marked distaste to the mercery business.

From Trevlyn Hold by Wood, Mrs. Henry

You left your place, the mercery business is in a very bad way, and the revenue from my marriage portion is not sufficient to maintain us.

From Theresa Raquin by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred