"Imported fish, forty per cent," said Dennis, "glass—Venetian glass—thirty-five per cent. He owes us thirty per cent on this."
"Continue," said Stover, casting a grateful glance at the Tennessee Shad.
"Two boxes of candied prunes, that's vegetables, twenty-five per cent."
"They're preserved in sugar, aren't they?"
"Sure."
"There's a duty of fifty per cent on sugar."
"Long live the Sugar Trust."
"Doggone robbers!" said the Millionaire Baby tearfully.
"Three boxes salted almonds, one large box of chocolate bonbons, one angel cake and six tins of candied ginger."
The judges, deliberating, assessed each article. Stover rose to announce the decree.