"Yes; in these very sand-hills where we now are," said Toney; "if a man has sagacity enough to perceive his chance and avail himself of it."
"I divine your meaning," said the Professor. "Let us buy one of these sand-hills."
"That was just what I was about to propose," said Toney.
"What will we do with it?" asked Tom.
"Leave it here and go to the mines," said Toney.
"It won't run away," said the Professor.
"Of what use will it be to us, or anybody else?" said Tom, kicking the sand about with his feet.
"In a few years an immense city will extend for miles around," said Toney. "Our lot will be in the very center of the town."
"Hurrah! hurrah!" cried Tom, throwing up his wool hat. "I see! I see! let us buy the sand-hill."