He and Ruth pushed their way as close as possible to the auctioneer, and watched him attentively.
"Come, gentlemen," said the little man, "give me a starter.

What am I to have for the first lot of these prime oranges ?" "Two dollars!" called a voice from the crowd.
"Two," cried the auctioneer.

"Two, two, two and a half.

Who says three?
Shall I hear it?
And three.

Who bids three?
That's right.