“Indeed! Why, I own three lots adjoining the Bruce lots. They are among the best located in the town.”
“Would you advise me to keep them or sell if I have the chance?”
“To keep them, by all means. I shall keep mine. If, however, you wish to sell, I will myself pay you five hundred dollars each.”
“Then I may consider myself worth twenty-five hundred dollars,” said Chester, in a tone of satisfaction.
“Yes, and more if you are willing to wait.”
“I think Mr. Bruce only gave twenty-five dollars apiece for them.”
“Very likely. Mine only cost thirty dollars each.”
“I shall begin to look upon you as a rich man, Chester,” said Arthur Burks.
“Only a rich boy,” corrected Chester, laughing. “I haven’t begun to shave yet.”
“I think I shall commence next week,” remarked Arthur, rubbing his cheek vigorously.