"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.
"It would not be wise to ask it."
"He is very rich. He could afford to pay more."
"True; but he became rich through prudence and shrewdness. Sell to him and you won't have to wait for your money."