Another day she (set) a beautiful glass vase that (cost) her a lot too near the edge of her sales table. After that she looked carefully at money before she (take) it. One time someone (give) her counterfeit (fake) money when he (pay) for the item he wanted. She usually (make) a profit, though she (have) a few bad experiences. People like to shop at swap meets because prices are often much lower than in stores.) Marie (buy) things that (be-plural) inexpensive, and she (take) them to a different swap meet and (sell) them for a little more. (Swap meets are outdoor markets where many people sell new or used things.
Before she (get) sick, Marie often (go) to swap meets.