Phil had his money in his pocket, and he lost no time in binding the bargain by paying the money.
"I think I'll take a row myself," he said.
He jumped into the boat, and Brandon, with five dollars in his pocket, took the nearest road to the tavern.
CHAPTER XIV. THE BILL OF SALE.
A sudden thought struck Phil, and he called back Brandon.
"What's wanted now?" asked the latter impatiently.
"I want you to give me a bill of sale of the boat," said Phil.
"What's the use of that?"