I thought you said you was rich." "I am rich.

I don't owe a nickel, and won't, until my hotel bill is due, day after to-morrow.

I'm in full possession of all my faculties.
I'm perfectly healthy and cheerful.

I know men who would pay a million dollars for my health alone, and another million to enjoy my frame of mind.

That's two million--" "Well--doggone _me_!" There was a pause, then the speaker brightened.
"Mebbe you'll take Buddy, after all?
You kin set your own wages." Gray shook his head.