The building mover stood still.

Mr.Williams frowned with lofty indignation.
"Phinney," he said, "I've just looked over those figures of yours, your bid for moving my new house.

The price is ridiculous." Simeon attempted a pleasantry.

"Yes," he answered, "I thought 'twas ridic'lous myself; but I needed the money, so I thought I could afford to be funny." The Williams frown deepened.
"I didn't mean ridiculously low," he snapped; "I meant ridiculously high.

I'd rather help out you town fellows if I can, but you can't work me for a good thing.