There was a semblance of order in the front of the store, where tall shelves rose into the gloom stacked with bright bolts of cloth, china, cooking utensils and notions.

店里的前头一部分似乎整齐些，阴暗处立着一些很高的货架，堆满了色彩鲜艳的布匹、瓷器、烹饪器皿和零碎日用品等。