"His land is all paid for, and he is getting quite a stock of cattle, and very comfortable buildings.

I think it very likely that he can buy more stock with the money, and do well with it.

And, at all events, you could not put the money in _safer_ hands." "I will propose it to him," said Mr.Keep.
He did propose it to him that very afternoon, for it happened that Albert went to the village that day.

Albert told Mr.Keep that he was very much obliged to him for the offer of the money, and that he would consider whether it would be best for him to take it or not, and let him know in the morning.

So he told Mary Erskine of the offer that he had had, as soon as he got home.
"I am very glad to get such an offer," said Albert.
"Shall you take the money ?" said his wife.
"I don't know," replied Albert.