“And what might be the real value of one of those Bibles?” he replied--
“Anything from a thousand pounds up. I believe that one was bought by an
American a short time ago for over four thousand pounds.”
“What! Not really? A thousand pounds?” she cried. “Will you kindly
give me his address? I must write to him for a subscription for our new
bells.”
“For goodness' sake don't tell him that you heard of his good luck from
me,” cried Mr. Tomlinson.