| New York Central Railroad | 20 shares. |
| Michigan Central " | 15 " |
| Kinnicutt Branch " | 10 " |
| Mishaumok Insurance Co. | 15 " |
| Merchants Bank | 30 " |
"And now, father, please put down how much you get a year in dividends."
"Not always the same, little busybody."
Nevertheless he noted down the average sums. And the total was between six and seven hundred dollars.
"But that isn't all. You've got other things. Why, there's the house at Cross Corners."
"Yes, but I can't let it, you know."
"What used you to get for it?"
"Two hundred and fifty. For house and land."
"And you own this house, too, father?"
"Yes. This is your mother's."