They have already offered to purchase it, and other offers are sure to follow.

It is simply a business transaction, I repeat, and I have come to propose a good trade to you." "You will have some difficulty in coming to an understanding with my sister, sir," replied Joel, ironically.

"When you talk business to her she replies with sentiment." "That is all idle talk, young man," replied Sandgoist.

"When my explanation is concluded you will see that however advantageous the transaction may be to me it will be equally so to her.

I may also add that it will be equally so to her mother, Dame Hansen, who is personally interested in the matter." Joel and Hulda exchanged glances.