"She is worth more than the thirty dollars for which you took her."
"Well, I don't know about that. Cows are pretty cheap nowadays."
"I see how it is," thought the squire. "Nelson wants me to allow him more for the cow; but a bargain is a bargain, and I shan't do it."
"I always valued her at a considerably higher price."
"No doubt, no doubt. You raised her yourself, didn't you?"
"Yes."
"That makes a difference, of course. You attach a sentimental value to her; but that doesn't affect her real value. I really can't allow you any more for her."
"I don't want you to, Squire Hudson."
The squire looked astonished.
"What is the man driving at?" he thought.