"We wouldn't have had anything but the money from the sheep, but now you'll be getting a farm, too.

I'd think you'd jump at Mr.Bryant's offer." "But maybe, after all, the ranch is worth more than I thought," Stevenson speculated.
His wife sank back in her seat, picked up her sewing, and tried to resume her task, but her fingers trembled and her lashes were winking fast.

Lee gazed at her sympathetically.

Then he lifted his hat from the floor and stood up.
"Well, there are other places I can trade for," he remarked.

"I thought I was doing you a good turn in proposing the exchange, especially as you're about to lose your place.