The high school boy, however, stuck to his price.
"I can't deal with you, then," said the owner, with a shake of the head, starting to reenter the hotel.
"The Kelway House is about a mile and a half below here, isn't it, sir ?" asked Prescott, preparing to push the cart along.
"Yes; but they won't buy fish at that price." "I'll try them, anyway, sir.

Thank you for the trouble you've taken for me.

Good morning, sir." "Hold on, there," interrupted the hotel proprietor.

"Perhaps I can offer you a little more." In his own mind the hotel man was determined that the rival Kelway House should not have the chance to serve these bass.
More haggling followed, but Dick stuck to his price.

In the end he got it.