“Oh, very well.”
Here there was a pause. After which Smith said, “About that ground of mine. What did you do?”
“Nothing,” replied Wilson, coldly.
“Nothing, did you say?” Smith's voice was a little husky.
“No. You declined our offer; or, rather, the high price fixed by yourself upon the land.”
“You refused to buy it at five thousand, when it was offered,” said Smith.
“I know we did, because your demand was exorbitant.”
“Oh, no, not at all,” returned Smith quickly.
“In that we only differ,” said Wilson. “However, the council has decided not to pay you the price you ask.”
“Unanimously?”