My Neighbors - Stories of the Welsh People by Caradoc Evans
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"Improved has the health," replied Dai. "And not selling I don't think am I." "Pity that is. Great offer I have." "Smother your cry. Taken a shop too have I in Petersham. Rachel will look after this." Mrs. Jenkins spoke to her husband with a low voice: "Witless you are. Let him speak figures." "As you want if you like then," said Dai. "A puzzle you demand this one minute," Evan murmured. "Thirty pounds would--" "Light is your head," Dai cried. "More than thirty gallons and a pram. Eighty I want for the shop and stock." "I stop," Evan pronounced. "Thirty-five can I give. No more and no less." "Cute bargainer you are. Generous am I to give back five pounds for luck cash on spot. Much besides is my counter trade." "Bring me papers for my eyes to see," said Evan. |
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