three-seven-five

Updated: June 15, 2025

"Come, Mr Middlecoat!" protested the auctioneer, after another glance at Mr Baker. "Indeed, sir, you will not drive me to believe as you're jokin'?" Mr Middlecoat, whose gaze had rested on Mr Baker, faced about, and, looking down the table, caught the eye of one of his supporters, who nodded. "Three-seven-five!" called out the supporter. "Four hundred!" Mr Middlecoat promptly capped the bid.

Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch - Hocken and Hunken