"Will one of these do?"
"They would do," I said slowly. "But, Dr. Sandford, I should
like to see something else — something that would do for
somebody that was poorer than I."
"Poorer?" said the doctor, looking funny. "What is the matter,
Daisy? Have you suddenly become bankrupt? You need not be
afraid, for the bank is in my pocket; and I know it will stand
all your demands upon it."
"No, but — I would indeed, if you please, Dr. Sandford. These
things cost too much for what I want now."
"Do you like them?"
"I like them very well."
"Then take one, whichever you like best. That is my advice to
you, Daisy. The bank will bear it."
"I think I must not. Please, Dr. Sandford, I should like to
see something that would not cost so much. Do they _all_ cost as
much as these?"
The doctor gave the order, as I desired. The shopman who was
serving us cast another comprehensive glance at me — I had
seen him give one at the beginning — and tossing off the
velvet coat and twisting off the silk one, he walked away.
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