"He gained his information from a St. Louis paper."
"My dear madam, the price here and the price in St. Louis are two entirely different matters. You must be aware that it will cost a good deal to transport the wheat to St. Louis."
"Surely it cannot cost fifty cents a bushel?"
"No; but it is a great mistake to suppose that you can get two dollars a bushel in St. Louis."
"I must leave the matter to Robert to decide."
"Excuse my saying that this is very foolish. The boy has not a man's judgment."
"Nevertheless, I must consult him before deciding."
Mrs. Barton spoke so plainly that Wolverton said, sullenly: "Do as you please, Mrs. Burton, but I would like to settle the matter to-night."
Robert was sent for, and, being near the house, entered without delay.
Mr. Wolverton's proposition was made known to him.