“Bradley Wentworth.”
“P. S.—I don’t care to buy the papers, as the sum you are offered for the property will put you in good circumstances.”
Gerald smiled as he finished reading this letter.
“Evidently,” he said to himself, “Bradley Wentworth knows that there is a scheme to boom real estate in Gulchville. He doesn’t offer enough.”
CHAPTER XXXVIII.
GERALD SELLS HIS PATRIMONY.
“Mr. Sandford, do you think you can spare me for a short time?” asked Gerald, as he entered the presence of his employer.
Mr. Sandford looked surprised.
“This is a busy season,” he said. “Still if you have a good reason for wishing to be absent——”