I asked Jerry about it and he said he had sold the horse to you, so I brought him here." "You are very kind, Mr.Lane," replied Captain Putnam.

"I'd like to pay you for your trouble." "Oh, that's all right, Captain Putnam," responded the farmer.

"Glad to do you a good turn." "Thank you very much.

Any time I can do you a good turn, let me know." "Well, you might buy some of my extra hay, and extra potatoes.

I've got some prime hay, and the best potatoes ever grown in these parts, and I'll sell 'em at regular market prices." "Then I'll take all I can use, Mr.Lane," answered the captain, and a little later a bargain was struck, not alone for the hay and potatoes, but also for some turnips, cabbages, and table celery.
"What that horse needs is exercise," said John Lane, on departing.