‘You actually think you deserve this?’ she said to the auction buyer. ‘This is a piece of American History.’
He looked at the writing desk.
‘It’s out of your price range.’
‘But I-’
‘Have unlimited funding, yes, I know, Sir, I reviewed all your bank accounts before you entered my auction hall. This piece is out of your price range.’
The next customer came up. She handed him the slip for the writing desk. ‘$2.00 USD,’ was scrawled on the tag. ‘He deserves this desk. He understands the history behind it. No part of this country is for sale, Sir. Please enjoy the rest of your day. Finger sandwiches are behind the counter.’