It is almost a public necessity." He puffed twice on his cigar before he spoke again.

When he did it was in a different tone.
"I see," he said.

"Humph! I see.

Paine, does the town pay you rent for the use of that road ?" "No." "Has it been bidding to buy it ?" "No." "Is any one else after it ?" "No-o.

I think not.