Early Candy Sale Memory

One of the earliest memories I have of selling candy is from the first grade. I was standing outside of a bank asking those coming in or out if they would like to buy candy for my school. I did try to use my good manners, which included being respectful with "Yes, Ma'am" and "No, Sir". One particular lady, I recall, just could not get over the good manners. She bought some candy from me (I believe this was when we were selling the peanut brittle in the little cans). But she was a bit flustered at the "ma'ming" I was giving her.

"You don't have to keep saying, 'Yes, Ma'am' to me, you know?"

"Yes, Ma'am, I know."

I put my hand over my mouth.

"Ummmm, I mean, 'Okay, Ma'am."