Synopsis

The city buzzed with the unfamiliar energy of an auction, a novel experience for George. He looked to the Man for guidance, bewildered by the proceedings. "Here," the Man explained, "you don't buy the items directly. You bid on them. Whoever offers the highest price at the close of the bidding wins." With a single dollar in his pocket, George eagerly participated, and to his delight, secured a pair of red mittens. Later, however, he discovered a startling truth: the mittens were worth one hund