Those beans represent everything to me.
Nothing would induce me to part with a single one." "We can understand that," the professor agreed.

"We are approaching you with regard to them in an altogether different manner.

Mr.Bomford is a man of business.

It is our wish to make you an offer." "You mean that you would like to buy one ?" "Precisely," the professor replied.

"We are prepared to give you, between us, a thousand pounds for one of those beans." Burton shook his head.