"Then she will be comfortable for life. At the price I am thinking of paying, this will amount to over fifty thousand dollars. Now can you give me any information about the mine?"
"Yes, sir; I made it my business to inquire. It is confidently expected to go considerably higher. It is growing richer every day."
"I shall rely upon your statements and buy the stock. After it is sold I advise you to take immediate steps to secure your share. Have you consulted a lawyer?"
"Yes; a young man."
"In a matter of this importance an older and more experienced lawyer will be better. I will give you a note to my own lawyer."
"Thank you, sir."
"I am now going to the office of Crane & Lawton where I shall meet your uncle, and conclude the business. Come here in less than two hours and I may be able to tell you the result."
"I will do so."
Solon Talbot was much elated when informed by Crane & Lawton that they had found a purchaser for his mining stock in the person of Luther Rockwell, the well-known banker.
"Do you think he would stand a higher price?" asked Talbot.