"I think it cost twenty-eight."
"Seth is a fool. He is probably poor, and could not afford such an extravagant outlay."
"He told me he could afford it, and I had to take his word."
"It is better than my best suit, pa," complained Loammi.
"You shall have as good a one when you need it. It is only three weeks since I bought you a suit."
"Was it a ready-made suit?" asked Loammi of Scott.
"No; it was made to order by the tailor your father mentioned to me."
"You will soon get it shabby wearing it every day."
"I don't intend to do so. I left my old suit to be cleaned and repaired."