Radford heard them, and, mounting his horse, rode in hot haste to the store.

I had been sent that morning with grist to the mill, and had to pass the store.

I saw Radford ride up, his horse a lather of foam.

He dismounted, and looked in upon the wreck through the open door He was aghast at the sight, and said, 'I'll sell out this thing to the first man that comes along.' I rode up and said, 'I'll give you four hundred dollars for it.' 'Done!' said he.

'But,' I said, 'I have no money.