I'll bet you two to one that I'll own that land of yours inside of six months." I shook my head.

"I never bet on certainties," I declared.

"I should be ashamed to collect my winnings." This seemed to amuse them both, for they both laughed.
"Father," said Miss Colton, "I am afraid you don't learn by experience.
You have lost one bet already, you know." "That's so.

And I haven't paid it yet, either.

I must, or you'll be telling every one that I am a poor sport.