Here's twenty-five hundred." "What for ?" asked Gresham, looking at the money avariciously.
"To show confidence in the dealer.

You have a vacant lot up-town.
What's it worth ?" "Forty thousand dollars," recited Graham.
"If you want forty it's worth thirty," Gamble sagely concluded.

"I'll split it with you.

Give you thirty-five." Gresham shook his head; but Gamble, watching him closely, saw that he was figuring.
"I can't let the property go for less than its value." "I don't want you to.

I offered you thirty-five." "On what terms ?" inquired Gresham cautiously.
"Thirty days cash.