But you know how it is with me." "I might as well sell it to you as to any one else," returned Vandover.
"Well, now, it's like this, Van," said Geary.

"I know that block is worth nine thousand dollars; I won't deceive you.

But I can only give you eight thousand for it.

That's all the money I've got.

But I'm not going to take advantage of your position to jew you down.