dividends, and has done so for several years." "That is excellent.

It is a better rate than I get for most of my city investments." "I also have city investments--bank stocks, and horse-railroad stocks, but, as you say, my mill stock pays me better than the majority of these." "You are a large owner of the mill stock; are you not, Colonel Preston ?" "Yes, sir; the largest, I believe." "So I am informed.

Would you be willing to part with any of it ?" "I have never thought of doing so.

I am afraid I could not replace it with any other that would be satisfactory." "I don't blame you, of course, but it occurred to me that, having a considerable amount, you might be willing to sell." "I generally hold on to good stock when I get possession of it.
Indeed, I would buy more, if there were any in the market." "He must have surplus funds," thought the adventurer.

"I must see if I can't manage to get some into my possession." Here the landlord appeared, and announced that dinner was ready.
"You dine here, then ?" said Fairfax.
"Yes; it will take me two hours to reach home, so I am obliged to dine here." "We shall dine together, it seems.