Rebatement

Rebatement. Old Lady (a little hard of hearing). "Eighteen shillings! It's monstrous! I know the value of these articles, and never paid more than seventeen — " Shopman (shouting). "I said eight shillings, ma'am — not eighteen." Old Lady. "Oh—Eight shillings — for these? I couldn't think of giving more than seven-and-sixpence!"

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Rebatement. Old Lady (a little hard of hearing). "Eighteen shillings! It's monstrous! I know the value of these articles, and never paid more than seventeen — " Shopman (shouting). "I said eight shillings, ma'am — not eighteen." Old Lady. "Oh—Eight shillings — for these? I couldn't think of giving more than seven-and-sixpence!"