The incubus is off--I can _live_ now!" He held his head up in a fine triumph, and she watched him adoringly.
"Did you--was it profitable ?" she asked.
"It's all exchange, and some cash to boot.

Just think! You know what I've wanted so long--a ranch.

A big one that would keep us all, and let me go on with my work.

And, dear--I've got it! It's a big fruit ranch, with its own water--think of that! And a vegetable garden, too, and small fruit, and everything.

And, what's better, it's all in good running order, with a competent ranchman, and two Chinese who rent the vegetable part.