The young messenger took a vacant chair and wondered what was coming.
“I think you own five thousand shares of the Gopher Gold Mining Company stock, Jack,” said Mr. Atherton.
“Yes, sir.”
“Do you care to sell it?”
“I haven’t thought about such a thing,” replied the lad, in surprise.
“Mr. Warren wishes to buy some of the stock. He will give you fifty dollars a share for your little block.”
“What!” gasped Jack. “Fifty dollars?”
“That’s your offer, isn’t it, Mr. Warren?” said the broker, turning to his customer.
The millionaire nodded.
“Why—why——” was all the boy could say.