This was a new possibility.

Of course his reason for advising my selling was plain enough, but, leaving the Coltons entirely aside, the idea was not without allurement.

The town's convenience in the matter of a road might be considered, just as he said.

And my scruples against selling at a profit were, after all, based upon that feature.
"You think it over," he counseled.

"Don't say nothin' to nobody, but just think--and wait.