The main reason why buying an early metal detector would have been disappointing is because these detectors did not work very well. The first detectors were meant to help miners. However, they did not help much, as they were big, they were expensive and they used a lot of power, while not doing a very good job. However, metal detectors are much lighter, efficient, and cheaper nowadays.
<span>Bev is jealous because Millicent seemed to be interested with Herb Dalton. Smiling seemed to be an indication of her fascination as interpreted by Bev as action speaks louder than words.</span>
