"What colour?" said Mr. Binks. "Bright yellow," said Mr. Bliss, "inside and out."

"That will be five shillings," said Mr. Binks.

"And I want red wheels," said Mr. Bliss.

"That will be sixpence more."

"Very well," said Mr. Bliss; "only I have left my purse at home."

"Very well, then you will have to leave your bicycle here; and when you bring your money you can have it back."

It was a beautiful bicycle, all silver - but it had no pedals, because Mr. Bliss only rode down hill.

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