Frank promised to call.
The farmer immediately told his wife about the young man's proposal. The worthy couple decided to sell the piece of land, "but," said the cautious husband, "we must sell it at a high price, if we can. I wish it were sold though," he continued, "it's such an out of the way place, and so far from here."
The next evening saw Frank sitting near the hearth of the kitchen of "La Chaumière." The following conversation took place.
"Well, Mr. Fallon," said Frank, "I have come to see if the field is really for sale."
"I hardly know, one doesn't like to do away with one's property."
"You told me you would tell me this evening."
"Yes, I know, but, it's a good field."
"It may be."
"There's a stream running through it."
"I know."