“You are right there,” returned Matt. “As it is, I think our supply of cash is getting mighty low.”
“I notice the knives and forks are rather rusty here,” went on Andy. “I wonder if I can’t sell the proprietor some table cutlery. We have some on board that is both cheap and good.”
“I’d try it by all means,” cried Matt heartily.
So when the meal was concluded Andrew Dilks walked up to the proprietor, who was also cashier, and paid their bill. Then he asked the man if he did not think some new knives and forks would be appreciated by his customers.
“I have no doubt but what they would be,” returned the restaurant keeper. “But they cost too much money, and times are rather hard.”
“I can sell you some cheap,” returned Andy, and he mentioned his price.
The restaurant man smiled.
“Too cheap to be good,” he said. “I must have some that will stand the wear.”
“Let me show you them. Matt, go out and bring in a few dozen of the No. 23 knives and forks, and also some of the X23 spoons,” went on Andy briskly.