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"Seven-and-six a week, I suppose," he said to himself as he went down the stairs. "Seven-and-six for a bit of bonhommy." With great consideration he brought Lady Tynemouth up, and shut the door with that stillness which might be reverence, or something at its antipodes. Lady Tynemouth smiled cheerily at Ian as she held out her hand. "Gleg disapproves of me very greatly.
Be very particular to deserve my custom and recommendation, David. 'I can lend you three pounds on this, if you like' said the shopman to Martin, confidentially. 'It is very old-fashioned. I couldn't say more. 'And devilish handsome, too, cried Mr Tigg. 'Two-twelve-six for the watch, and seven-and-six for personal regard. I am gratified; it may be weakness, but I am. Three pounds will do.
'Oh, we can stand it amongst the three on us. Got any port wine, landlord? 'Yes, some of the finest in the county. 'What's it run to? 'Seven-and-six a bottle.
However, it's not our rule in the dale to say all we feel." "It's not Bell's, for example. How is the coal campaign getting on?" "Well," said Kit, thoughtfully, "so far as that goes, I believe we have beaten him. There's a new notice that lowers the price seven-and-six altogether, and last night we advised folks to buy. But I don't know if the fight's over.
By the way, seven-and-six of that half-quid should have gone to the landlord of the hotel where we stayed last, and somehow, in spite of this enlightened age, the loss of it seemed a judgment; and seeing that the boat was old and primitive, and there was every sign of a three days' sou'-easter, we sincerely hoped that judgment was complete that supreme wrath had been appeased by the fine of ten bob without adding any Jonah business to it.
Something showy and not-too-expensive in a shop is their only conception of the ideal gift. That is why even quite good shops have their counters and windows crowded with things worth about four shillings that look as if they might be worth seven-and-six, and are priced at ten shillings and labelled seasonable gifts."
"I'm sure I hope you will, though for my part you must not expect me to look through it. I like things to be pretty, and when you see them through a microscope they generally look hideous. I saw my own hand once ugh!" Peggy shuddered. "Twenty pounds! Well, I can only say that my whole worldly wealth is at your disposal. Draw on me for anything you like up to seven-and-six!
I know they are some ordinary price elevenpence-halfpenny, or three-and-six, or seven-and-six, or something one of those prices that everything is sold at but further I don't go. Perhaps I say elevenpence-halfpenny at a venture. His face lights up with quiet malice. "Don't keep them, sir," he says. I can tell by his expression that I am ridiculously low, and so being snubbed.
"Now," he said, while the impatient crowd pressed closer and closer, "I'll give you five bob for your shawl. "Seven-and-six," said the woman mechanically. "Righto!" said Gerald, putting his heavy share of the money in his trouser pocket. "This shawl will now disappear," he said, picking it up. He handed it to Mabel, who put it on; and, of course, it disappeared.
"Forgive me asking so many questions, but I want to understand how you live; you pay seven-and-six rent, and one shilling for washing every week; that comes to eight shillings and sixpence before you buy food, coal, and pay for gas; and you must burn a lot of gas, for I am sure that you work till a very late hour," and the elder sister nodded her head.
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