I paid ten dollars for it." "But it is old." "No, it isn't; I have only had it a few weeks." "How much do you want on it ?" asked Eliakim, scanning Paul sharply, to see how much he seemed in want of money.
"I don't want any to-day.

If I should want some next week, I will come in." "It will be older next week," said Eliakim, not wanting to lose the bargain, for he hoped it would not be redeemed.
"Never mind; I can get along till then." "Can I do no business with you this morning ?" asked Eliakim, disappointed.
"I don't know," said Paul, looking carelessly around.

"My friend here would like a fiddle, if he can get one cheap.

What do you ask for that one up there ?" Eliakim took down the fiddle with alacrity.

He had had it on hand for a year without securing a customer.