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him. Will only give the old price. Deal warily with him.

I am greatly obliged to you, Mr. Charville, for communicating to me, through Sir Level, your intention respecting this house and lands.

You have a right to be first informed of it.

I shall be most happy to become the purchaser at what has been considered by competent judges as a reasonable price.

This estate is a more desirable purchase to you, Mr. Crafton, than to any other man.

I have, it is true, sentiments of affection for it, the old home of my forefathers, but I am not rich enough to indulge them to the injury of a moderate fortune.

Sir, I ask no more, if we can agree upon what really is a reasonable price. I should not wish to exact exorbitantly from the amiable and tender feelings of your nature.

Pshaw! you may make him pay for all those amply enough, and take but little out of his pocket.