"There are gloves and a monocle chain. You can get them both for three dollars," Honey added sweetly, affecting not to notice Skinner's reproachful irony.
"A monocle chain?" Skinner shouted. "What's that? Something to lead me by? Am I going to be a monkey?"
"Don't be silly, Dearie!"
Skinner laughed with deep disgust. "Why be a 'piker,' Skinner? You got your raise, did n't you? Damn you, you got your raise! Why be a 'piker'?"
"Piker?" Honey exclaimed. "It'll be a regular debauch in clothes!"
"Debauch!" Skinner cried. "It'll be a riot!"
Honey clapped her hands delightedly.
"Is that all? Are you through with me? Are you finished with me absolutely?"
Honey nodded.
"You're not holding anything in reserve to spring on me? If you've got anything to say, say it now while I 'm in my agony—you can't hurt me any more!"