DICK—(speaking and working in a hurry.)
And so you'll take them home—
MARGERY.
Yes—
DICK.
And tell her I must have seven-pence halfpenny for them. (Gives them.)
MARGERY—(examining the shoes.)
But, Dick, isn't that some'at extortionate, as a body may say? seven-pence halfpenny!
DICK.
Why, here's heel-pieces, and a patch upon each toe; one must live, Meg!