Wegg brought the matter to me, as usual, and I pointed out that my proposed contract with the Pierce-Lane Lumber Company would assure our making a handsome profit at Almaquo, while Thompson had no one in view to cut the other tract.

Indeed, it was far away from any railroad.

Wegg saw the force of my argument, and insisted that Thompson abandon his idea and accept my proposition.

Together we bought the property, having formed a stock company, and the contract for cutting the timber was also secured.

Things were looking bright for us and royalty payments would soon be coming in.
"Then, to my amazement, Wegg came to me and wanted to sell out their interests.