Would there be any chance of selling them?
They are in Doughty-street; a bad neighborhood, I fear." "Very bad," was Edward's prompt reply.

"But if you are really anxious to effect a sale, I have no doubt I could find a purchaser in a short time." "I should be very much obliged to you," said Mr.Buxton.

"You would be doing me a kindness.

If you meet with a purchaser, and can manage the affair, I would rather that you drew out the deeds for the transfer of the property.

If would be the beginning of business for you; and I only hope I should bring you good luck." Of course Edward could do this; and when they left the table, it was with a feeling on his side that he was a step nearer to the agency which he coveted; and with a happy consciousness on Mr.Buxton's of having put a few pounds in the way of a deserving and remarkably clever young man.
Since Edward had left home, Maggie had gradually, but surely, been gaining in importance.