“Small when the present value of the land is considered. Precisely so.”
“What, then, would you advise?”
“I would advise you to hold off for more. You are not in a hurry, I suppose?”
“Not if you think it will pay to wait.”
“I do think so. If you are firm, it will argue a consciousness of strength, which will produce an impression on their minds.”
“How much do you think I ought to get?”
“Not less than ten thousand dollars.”
“Is there a chance of their coming up to that figure?”
“Yes.”