The gentleman made no reply but resumed his paper. After a little silence the commercial man began again.
"I'm with C. & Co., on Broadway. If you drop in I'll show you over the city."
"Thank you, it will not be necessary."
"Excuse me, but might I ask what you're going to New York for?"
By this time most of the other passengers were interested. The gentleman, who was extremely annoyed at the drummer's curiosity, laid down his paper, and exclaimed:
"I'm going to New York, first, because the train is taking me there; second, because I've got lots of money and can afford it; and last, because if I like the place I intend to buy it."
The commercial man subsided amidst a roar of laughter.