“Selling it?”

“Yes, I had an offer to-day which I am thinking of accepting.”

“An offer, eh, from a feller named Martin, I suppose?”

“How did you know?”

“I don't know. I just figgered. Offered you about a hundred dollars, eh?”

“No; I wish he had. It's worth a hundred with the house and buildings—they are good buildings.”

“Say, I don't like to butt in on any man's business, but is the price a secret?”

“Oh, no; he offers four thousand, half cash.”

“And how much for the buildings?”

“Four thousand for everything, it's not enough but there are not many buyers in this neighbourhood.”