The fact is I'm about selling my farm." "Selling it ?" "Yes, I had an offer to-day which I am thinking of accepting." "An offer, eh, from a feller named Martin, I suppose ?" "How did you know ?" "I don't know.

I just figgered.

Offered you about a hundred dollars, eh ?" "No; I wish he had.

It's worth a hundred with the house and buildings--they are good buildings." "Say, I don't like to butt in on any man's business, but is the price a secret ?" "Oh, no; he offers four thousand, half cash." "And how much for the buildings ?" "Four thousand for everything, it's not enough but there are not many buyers in this neighbourhood." "Say, there's nothing rash about that feller.

When do you close ?" "Must close to-morrow night.