Lady W. I will give one candareen for either size.
Niu Chau. Well, lady, how many cash can I get for this candareen?
Lady W. Why, if the price be high, you will get eight cash.
Niu Chau. And if low?
Lady W. You will get but seven cash and a half.
Niu Chau. Oh, you wicked, tantalizing thing!
(Sings) Since leaving home this morning,
I have met but with a trifler,
Who, in the shape of an old wife,
Tortures and gives me no job;