"Ugh! Call that a way of doing business?
Why, if it had been me, I'd have bought the book off of that old chap for a couple o' pounds, I would.

Ay, or a sov, so seedy he is, and wants money so bad.

And I know who'd have given twelve pound for it, in the trade too.

Call that carrying on business?
He may well add up his investments every day, it he can afford to chuck such chances.

Ah, but he'll retire soon." His fiery eyes brightened, and his face glowed with the joy of anticipation.