Jack had his own ideas about finance.
“Go on. I will not.”
“It cost seven.”
“Yes; two seasons ago. I can get a new one for three dollars.”
“Not like that.”
“Well, maybe not, but good enough.”
“I’ll let you have it for a dollar and a half,” went on Jack. “That’s cheap enough.”
“Give you a dollar,” replied Tom quickly, who knew how to bargain.
“All right,” and Jack sighed a little. He had hoped to get enough to put aside some cash for future emergencies.
Tom passed over the dollar. Then he tried on the glove. It certainly was a good one.