At the last place at which they stopped Andy made arrangements to remain all night. A stable was also found for Billy and the wagon, and by eight o’clock the partners found themselves free from business cares. Matt moved that they have supper, and to this Andy willingly agreed.
While the two were waiting for their orders to be filled, Andy brought out a bit of paper and a pencil and began to figure.
“The net receipts for the day were eighteen dollars and a half,” he said, when he had finished. “The goods and the license cost thirteen dollars and sixty cents. That leaves a profit of four dollars and ninety cents, which is not so bad, considering that we only worked about five hours all told.”
“And what were our expenses?” asked Matt.
Andy did a little more figuring.
“Expenses from this morning until to-morrow morning, including this supper, about two dollars and thirty cents.”
“Then we have two dollars and sixty cents over all?”
“Yes, that is, without counting wear and tear on wagon, harness, and so forth.”
“Of course. But that isn’t so bad.”