Jack tosses her an easy wink, but before he can respond any further, his attention is drawn back to the crowd as cries of "twenty five!" "fifty!" and "seventy five!" come in quick succession. He laughs, pointing to the highest and most recent bidder. "We're holding here with this gentleman at seventy five. Seventy five from the big strapping green at the front. Who'll take us up to one hundred? Come on, folks. If you're not quick enough, I may have to jump in here and out-bid you."