"Are you willing to sell or let it?"
"Either one. Are you going to get married and settle down among us?"
"Not quite yet," answered Gerald, with a laugh. "I have been sent from the East to Mr. Nixon, and I shall stay with him for a while. He has authorized me to look him up a more suitable home."
"I am glad to hear it. That old tumble-down shanty isn't fit for the old man to live in."
"Would you mind showing me the house?"
"I shall be glad to do so. Here, Dennis, just look after business, and I will go over to Jim's house with this young man."
Gerald found the house better furnished than he had anticipated. Jim Morris had a wife and young family, and had provided them a comfortable home. The house seemed completely furnished, even to crockery and kitchen furniture. Gerald was much pleased.
"I will recommend Mr. Nixon to hire it, and after a while I hope he will buy it. Can he move in to-night?"
"Sure."
"Then I will take it. I am sure Mr. Nixon will do what I advise."