His increasing family made this necessary.

But, while all was comfortable and even elegant in his dwelling, there was no display whatever.
One day, about this period, as Watson was walking with his father-in-law, they both paused to look at a handsome house that was going up in a fashionable part of Walnut street.

By the side of it was a large building lot.
"I have about made up my mind to buy this lot," remarked Watson.
"You ?" Mr.Johnson spoke in a tone of surprise.
"Yes.

The price is ten thousand dollars.

Rather high; but I like the location." "What will you do with it ?" inquired Mr.Johnson.
"Build upon it." "As an investment ?" "No.