"True," said Franklin, "and I could have better afforded to take a dollar than to leave my work. The man, who seemed to be in doubt as to whether Mr. Franklin was in earnest, said jokingly, "Well, come now, tell me your lowest price for this book.

One dollar and a half," was the grave reply.

“A dollar and a half! Why, you just offered it for a dollar and a quarter." thon dollar and a half now."

Which statement supports the theme of the selection?

A. A fool and his money are soon parted.

B. Time and money are very different concepts.

C. Others' time should be respected as if it were money.

D. Others' views on time and money should be respected