"You would not have to dig a well, and a well costs a great deal of money."
"Sometimes."
"I have a mind to keep it."
"Indeed!"
"Ah! but such good land, it's a pity to give it away."
"I don't want to have it for nothing."
"Perhaps not, but I don't think you would give me my price."
"What is it?"
"Much too cheap. Land is very dear just now, and the prices will always go up."