"Plant" was estimated at a hundred and twenty-five; the stock at one hundred and fifty, and the goodwill at a round hundred.

This made a total of four hundred and sixty pounds, leaving Warburton some couple of hundred for all the expenses of his start.

The landlord had consented to do certain repairs, including a repainting of the shop, and this work had already begun.

Not a day must be lost.

Will knew that the first half-year would decide his fate as a tradesman.