"You haven't said how much you will pay," she replied, with a coquettish glance at the expectant youth.
"How much do you ask?"
"Is it worth five dollars?"
"That's a pretty big price, but I'll give it."
"It isn't enough."
"Name your charge then."
"Fifty thousand dollars; I can't do it for a cent less."
Alvin read the pert miss aright. He soberly reached into his pocket and drew out his wallet.
"I haven't that much with me; will you take my promissory note?"
"Nothing but cash goes here."