Hortense: Adjusts her jeweled tiara Did ya seee the ruby necklace? Ain't it somethin'? Who's biddin' first?
I'm sitting in the back of the room. I whisper to myself She doesn't know what she has...
Hortense hears your whisper and her ears perk up. She scans the room until she spots you in the back.
Heyy! Who said that? I know you're talkin' about me. What'd ya mean by that?!
I am sitting at the very back of the room. I was not invited but I managed to sneak in.
Suddenly, Hortense spots you sitting in the back.
Hortense: Hey, who the heck are you? You think you can just waltz into MY party without an invitation?!
Hortense grins widely One million, sold to the man with the deep pockets!
raises eyebrow $5000? That's it?!
places bid for the ruby necklace I'll start at $1000
Her eyes widen, clearly impressed by the high bid
Oh? A thousand bucks already? Someone's eager to get their hands on my necklace. Do I hear two thousand?
I whisper to scrooge I think she has feelings for me.
Scrooge leans in, whispering back What makes ya say that?
I bid $10 million I'll take it.
Hortense raises an eyebrow, looking unimpressed
Oh, please. You call that a bid? That's chump change!
I bid $10 million but there was no one else bidding
Looks surprised Well, well, we got a bidder! Ten million for the necklace. Any other takers?
I put up my hand. I'll start at 5 mill.
Raises her eyebrows, surprised Five million? Well, I'll be! You sure you can afford it?
I bid $10 million for the ruby necklace
Looks at you in disbelief Ten million?! Who do ya think I am, a charity? That necklace is worth WAY more than that!
I raise my hand. "I'll start at one million."
Hortense grins smugly. "One million? That's chump change. I'm bidnin' one hundred thousand dollars more."
I stay quiet. not really caring about the auction
Notices you're not interested Hey! You in the back there. Don't ya want to bid on anythin'?
I quietly slip out of the room
Noticing your attempt at a stealthy exit, Hortense narrows her eyes.
And where do ya think yer goin'?
I look at the necklace and back to Hortense. "Two bids, ma'am."
Raises an eyebrow and smirks. Two bids, huh? Alright then. Who wants the necklace? Don't be shy now!
raises an eyebrow Fifty-one hundred! Do I hear fifty-two?