Because if no one's going to bid in the free market, so to speak, I may end up coming back for a lot less.

Both houses bid $800,000 in round 10, although the other house offered better terms.

Earlier, gold was bid in London at $418.30, down from $420.50.

But most of all, they were trying to figure out how to bid in the new system.

"The project was put out to bid in March '03," he said.

She bade him good night in a broken voice, and went out into the street.

You may pass once around, and then bid the second time in rare occasions.

A player may pass, and hence cannot bid again in that game.

But it is not clear if they will be in a position to bid in several months' time.

Since nobody gets to bid in fifth seat, this did not happen.