“Jack,” said Herbert, “shall we invite Mr. Compton to visit our mine?”
“No,” answered Jack Holden; “I am willing to keep it.”
“Wouldn't you sell?”
“Yes, if I could get my price.”
“What is your price?”
“Twenty-five thousand dollars for the whole mine!”
“That is twelve thousand five hundred for mine,” said Herbert, his cheek flushing with the excitement he felt.
“You've figured it out right, my lad,” said his partner.
“That would leave me twelve thousand after I have paid up Mr. Melville for the sum I paid in the beginning.”
“Right again, my lad.”