“Yes, sir,” said Harry, considerably impressed.
At this moment a man entered, and, with a hasty glance at Harry, addressed Mr. Fairchild.
“Ah, Miller, how are you?” said the merchant.
“Very well, but in a great hurry. Have you sold that cargo of silks yet?”
“Not yet.”
“Have you thought over my offer of this morning?”
“Seventeen thousand dollars? Yes, I have thought of it, and I can’t accept it. My price is eighteen thousand.”
“Too much; but I’ll tell you what I’ll do, I’ll split the difference, and say five hundred.”
This offer, after a little chaffering, was finally agreed to.