"Mr.Jackson can't sell what he doesn't own." "Do you mean to say that he is not the owner of the farm which he proposes to sell us ?" "That is just what I mean.

He is no more the owner than you or I." "You speak confidently, young man.

Perhaps you can tell me who is the owner ?" "I can.

The owner is Mrs.Hamilton, of New York." "Indeed! That is a genuine surprise.

Can you give me her address?
I should like to communicate with her." "I will cheerfully give you her address, but it won't be necessary, for I represent her." "You!" exclaimed the stranger incredulously.
"Yes; and I am going out to Centerville now as her agent.