The idea of carrying on a tuck-shop on their own account opened a vista of such endless possibilities, that they were quite startled.
"It ought to be easy enough if we manage properly," said Mr Stratton.
"Suppose, now, we who are here were to form a committee and decide to run the shop, how should we begin ?" "It depends on what Robert left behind," said Percy.
"Oh, we wouldn't take over any of his stuff.

No, the first thing would be to reckon up how much we should want to start with, and either club together or get some one to advance it.

How many tarts do you suppose are sold a day ?" "Hundreds," said Ashby.
"Well, according to Robert, about eighty.

But say one hundred.

That at a penny each would be about 8 shillings for tarts.