She let out a big grin and fingered the item again. "How much is it?" she asked, looking for a price marking, she had a little coin purse hidden on her person that contained the small allowance that she earned making deliveries. It might empty the whole purse but if it worked and it kept both her and other people safe from her, then it would be worth it in the long run.

Margaret reached into her dress and from.the folds withdrew her small worn leather purse, placing the coins she had on the counter. "Is this enough?"