In a time of stress I was forced to sell him the two miles of sea-frontage building-land between here and Northwold for a mere song.

During the last ten years, as you know, he has cut this up into over five hundred villa sites, which he has sold upon long lease at ground-rents that to-day bring in annually as much as he paid for the whole property." "Yes, father; but you might have done the same.

He advised you to before he bought the land." "Perhaps I might, but I am not a tradesman; I do not understand these affairs.

And, Morris, I must remind you that in such matters I have had no assistance.

I do not blame you any more than I blame myself--it is not in your line either--but I repeat that I have had no assistance." Morris did not argue the point.