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School: Tuairín Chathail (C.) (roll number 11181)

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Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
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    Wile the bargain is being made much argument goes on. The seller asks what he thinks is a reasonable price for an animal, and the "jobber" bids a price often under value for the "staigín" or "piló" as he often calls the animal in question. The seller is naturally dissatisfied with it so he often bids the jobber depart. He however comes again and again, and they keep on "splitting the difference" until they finally arrive at a bargain. The jobber then writes the ticket and they shake hands to seal their agreements. After a few hours, the owner is
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trade
          1. buying and selling (~3,622)
    Language
    English
    Collector
    Maura Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry
    Informant
    Bridget Daly
    Gender
    Female
    Age
    45
    Address
    Tooreencahill, Co. Kerry