They were on their way to the capital of Tennessee.
The father of Albert Roberts was chief owner of the Republican Banner, an old and highly respectable newspaper, which had for nearly four years lain in a state of suspension.

Their plan now was to revive its publication, Purvis to be business manager, and Albert and I to be editors.

We had no cash.

Nobody on our side of the line had any cash.
But John Roberts owned a farm he could mortgage for money enough to start us.

What had I to say?
Less than a week later saw us back at home winnowing the town for subscribers and advertising.