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18 was worth it. Aaron Poole isn't giving away a cent. His face shows how grasping he is."

"Yes. But what shall we do next?"

"I'll go down to town after dinner and ask those men I mentioned what is best to do. I am sure Mr. Basswood will tell me the truth about the value of the land, and so will Mr. Jackson and Mr. Gay."