Quite as good, indeed.
But I want to build on 26." The fat gentleman declared that he wouldn't have anything but lots in 26.
That block suited his fancy, and he didn't care to buy if he could not have a pick.
"Well, you're an experienced buyer, I see," said Plausaby, Esq.

"An experienced buyer.

Any other man would have preferred 28 to 26.

But you're a little hard to insist on that particular block.

I want you here, and I'll _give_ half of 28 rather than sell you out of 26." "Well, now, my friend, I am sorry to seem hard.