THEM: how about i get two balls and the hat?  YOU: sorry that wont work for me. i'd be willing to split the balls, and you can have the books and ill take the hat  THEM: can't do that. what about i get one book and the hat?  YOU: sorry, that wont work for me. the above deal is the best i can do  THEM: sorry that is the best i can do as well.  YOU: ok, looks like we wont be able to reach a deal  THEM: okay, no deal  YOU: agree  THEM: ok  YOU: yep.