Chapter 95: Asher Jauncy! Hurry!

The old beggar heard Asher Jauncy say he wanted it, and his cloudy eyes lit up. He hugged the cauldron tighter to his chest and held up three thin fingers. "Young man, this cauldron is an heirloom. If my wife weren't waiting on money to save her life, I'd never sell it. If you're serious, $300 will do." "$300?" Hudson Helwick flared up. "You just told me $200. How did it jump to $300? You're hiking the price right on the spot-trying to fleece us!" The old beggar didn't flinch. He grinned and...