In fact it was money for old rope - a pleasant relaxation from the real thing.

Stevie walked up to him real slow and started to take the old rope.

Money for old rope, I suppose, if you don't mind doing it.

Some old rope and a nice piece of driftwood became a swing.

More men were making up strops, using old rope that would not stretch.

Here in Delphi, we never make an old rope do.

"I see you still favor the old knotted rope," he said.

So I thought, this is money for old rope, you know.

He was a big, rangy man, with muscles like old ropes in his arms and neck.

It is clear to her that the old ropes are still being pulled by the new masters.