But there was no bid.
"Two dollars! One dollar!" "One dollar," was the response from a man who stood just in front of the woman.

Mr.Edwards, whose eyes were upon the latter, noticed that she became much agitated the moment this bid was made.
"One dollar we have! One dollar! Only one dollar!" cried the auctioneer.

"Only one dollar for a gold locket and miniature worth forty.

One dollar!" "Nine shillings," said the young woman in a low, timid voice.
"Nine shillings bid! Nine shillings! Nine shillings!" "Ten shillings," said the first bidder.
"Ten shillings it is! Ten shillings, and thrown away.

Ten shillings!" "Eleven shillings," said the girl, beginning to grow excited.