23/33 "Michael, I think it is wonderful." But Mr.Gwynne would not look at his wife. "Let me see, Mr.Sleighter, your farm, you say, with buildings, is worth about six thousand to sixty-five hundred. Mine is worth from fifty-five hundred to six thousand. I will take your offer and pay the difference." "Oh, come off your perch," said Mr.Sleighter. "You're doin' the highfalutin' Vere de Vere act now. |