"What's the value of a coat like that little one?" interrupted Mac.
"Oh, about twenty dollars."
"The Shageluks ask that much?"
Benham laughed. "If you asked the Shageluks, they'd say forty."
"You've been some time in this part of the world, I understand," said the Colonel.
"Twelve years."
"Without going home?"
"Been home twice. Only stayed a month. Couldn't stand it."
"I'll give you twenty-two dollars for that coat," said Mac.
"I've only got that one, and as I think I said—"