“Wal, we’ll sell elsewhere.”
“One moment. You must consider the fact that up-river claims involve great expenditure in working.”
“Cut all that,” retorted Jim. “What do you offer?”
“I should recommend my company to buy at half a million.”
“Nothin’ doin’,” ejaculated Jim. “Sorry you had the journey for nix. Anyway, we’re glad to meet you.”
Stevens gulped. He began to realize he was dealing with a “hard” man.
“See here,” said Jim, “we’re in a hurry, and will sacrifice a pile to git this deal fixed. But you gotta raise that offer.”
“Very well, let us say $600,000.”
“No.”