And he made a mistake in patting my knee.
"Very well," said I, rising from my chair; "I'll think it over." He was plainly disappointed.

"I don't wish to hurry you, of course," he said, not moving from his chair, "but we are anxious to close.

This is to be cash, remember, and I stand ready to make an offer.

I am sure we can reach an agreement, satisfactory to both sides, Mr.Paine." "Perhaps, but I prefer to think the matter over before naming a price or hearing your offer." As a matter of fact I did not intend to sell, or consider selling, until I had discussed the whole affair with Mother.

But there was no need to tell him that.
"I am sorry, I confess," he said.