"He has not come for it, and I shall keep it no longer.

Just try it.

See what a sp-l-endid instrument it is!" said the pawnbroker, dwelling on the adjective to give emphasis to it.
Paul tried it, but not knowing how to play, of course created only discord.

He did not offer it to Phil, because the young Italian boy would have made it sound too well and so enhanced the price.
"It don't sound very well," said he, indifferently; "but I suppose it will do to learn on.

What do you want for it ?" "Five dollars," said Eliakim, studying the face of Paul, to observe the effect of his announcement.
"Five dollars," repeated Paul.