“That is too little,” said Paul, shaking his head.
“I might give you fifty cents more, but I should lose if you didn’t redeem it.”
“I don’t think you would. I paid ten dollars for it.”
“But it is old.”
“No, it isn’t; I have only had it a few weeks.”
“How much do you want on it?” asked Eliakim, scanning Paul sharply, to see how much he seemed in want of money.
“I don’t want any to-day. If I should want some next week, I will come in.”
“It will be older next week,” said Eliakim, not wanting to lose the bargain, for he hoped it would not be redeemed.
“Never mind; I can get along till then.”
“Can I do no business with you this morning?” asked Eliakim, disappointed.