“Mebbe I’d buy it myself, jest to help you along,” answered Silas, cautiously.
“How much would you be willing to give?” put in Chester.
“Well, I calculate—real estate’s very low at present—three hundred and fifty dollars would be a fair price.”
Mrs. Rand looked amazed.
“Three hundred and fifty dollars!” she ejaculated. “Why, it is worth at least seven hundred.”
“You couldn’t get it, ma’am. That’s a fancy price.”
“What rent would you charge in case we sold it to you, Mr. Tripp,” asked Chester.
“Well, say five dollars a month.”
“About sixteen or seventeen per cent. on the purchase money.”
“Well, I’d have to pay taxes and repairs,” explained Tripp.