Asked three appraisers at the end of the alley for today's rates. All three named the price of someone else's household man first.

• AquilaDirect rate inquiries through the Assessor's Office window. Alley prices don't enter the ledger.
  DrususThe prices that never enter the ledger are always the most accurate, Assessor.
• ServiliaIf you're that curious, come to our yard. The door's open.
  DrususDoesn't a man come out of your yard with a price attached, my lady?