a dime - A dime is ten cents. But it’s also the price of your dignity

A dime is ten cents. But it’s also the price of your dignity if you’re stupid.

I spent a dime on a candy bar. It was worth it. Then I ate it and got a stomachache.

I spent a dime on a pencil. It broke and I had to write my essay with a crayon.

I spent a dime on a soda. Then I spilled it on my shirt and got in trouble.