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Show Lost tho Prize. Tho late James Crossloy, a noted bibliomaniac, hied him ono memorable day to a bookstall in Shudehill market, and spying a little volume took it up and glanced carelessly througn ic Aiter awhile he asked its price from an old woman and was told it was two and sixpence. "I'll give you sixpence for it," said Crossley. "Nay," replied the poor old dame, "it cost me 2 shillings. " Whereupon our book dovourer threw it down in disgt and retired. A gentleman, gentle-man, overhearing tho altercation, stepped step-ped forward and purchased it at the sum demanded. Crossley returned soon after, and noticing the book had gone anxiously inquired what had become of it "Sold," answorod the woman, "foi what you refused to give." "Tell mo who bought it and I'll give him 10 shillings for it!" said Crossloy eagerly. The moral ia self evident. Exchanga |