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     Frances always asked the customer how much change was due. Money frequently missed the drawer in the old kitchen table. Naughty poodles were chased through the rose garden & caught burying ten pound notes. Fun and games were had by all. Tea was served in the drawingroom at 4 o’clock for staff & customers.
     In the early 60’s, tourism changed in Bermuda. Cruise boats deposited their passengers in Hamilton for a hectic hour or two of shopping, then departed – no time to get to the quiet old West End of the Island.
     Despite Duncan’s objections to "expansion", a Hamilton shop was essential. Jane found a delightful 19^th century building on the main corner of Front & Queen streets-a few yards from the docks, and business trebled in a month.
     The Irish Linen Shop really is a shop with a difference. There is always a member of the family around. Jane, Jim and Jeremy travel to Madeira for fabulous Hand Embroideries, to France for the famous Souleiado prints, to Belgium for hand made Laces, while still remaining faithful to the original suppliers of Real Irish Linen. But those looking for T-shirts & Souvenirs won’t find them. Instead there is a stock of what must be one of the world’s most diversified linen collections. When asked the price of a tablecloth, the answer is given "From $9.5O to $3,650.00!". Special attention is given to complicated requests, the challenge is welcomed.
     So now in their 40^th year, the owners feel that it’s really amazing where a childhood game can get you.

HAPPY SHOPPING!