"O, it's moderate, nothing extra," replied Mr. Short; "won't you be seated?"
The stranger seated himself.
"Mr. Robert Short is your name, is it not?" he inquired.
"It is, sir."
"Did I not make a bargain with you about some eastern land, a few months since?"
"Yes, some person did;" and Mr. Short immediately recognized him as the purchaser. The new comer then took from his pocket the paper of agreement, and presented it for the inspection of the two gentlemen.
"Are you not satisfied with your bargain?" inquired Mr. Smith.
"Not exactly," replied the stranger, laughing.
"Why, what fault is there in it?"
"Well," replied the stranger, "I suppose a report of my examination will be acceptable."