"Take it back, then, and wait till A.T.
Stewart wants one.

I haven't got five dollars to throw away." But the pawnbroker did not expect to get his first price.

He named it, in order to have a chance to fall.
"Stay," he said, as Paul made a motion to leave; "what will you give me for it ?" "I'll give you a dollar and a half," said Paul, turning back.
"A dollar and a half!" exclaimed Eliakim, holding up both hands in horror.

"Do you want to ruin me ?" "No, I think you want to ruin me.

I am willing to pay a fair price." "You may have it for three dollars and a half." "No doubt you'd be glad to get that.