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Chapter 32 Ben Sells The Farm
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The farmer stared at Ben panic-stricken. He had thought success within his grasp. He was to be a rich man--independent for life--as the result of the trick which he was playing upon Mrs. Hamilton. His disappointment was intense, and he looked the picture of discomfiture1.
Ben drew a letter from his inside pocket and held it up.
"Do you deny the writing?" he said.
"Give it to me!" said Jackson, with a sudden movement.
"No, thank you; I prefer to keep it. I shall make no use of it unless it is necessary. I called here to notify you that Mrs. Hamilton does not propose to sacrifice the farm. If it is sold at all it will be to someone who will pay its full value."
"Produce it."
"At any rate, I shall stay till my year's out."
"That will depend upon the new owner. If he is willing, Mrs. Hamilton will not object."
"I think you've got him there, Ben," said Mr. Taylor, with a laugh. "Mr. Jackson, I think it won't be worth while to continue our conversation. You undertook to sell what was not yours. I prefer to deal with the real owner or her representative."
"That boy is an impostor!" muttered Jackson. "Why, he's only a school boy. What does he know about business?"
"I think he has proved a match for you. Good-morning, Mr. Jackson. Ben, let us be going."
"Now," said Taylor as they were walking toward the inn, "what do you say to my offer?"
"Please state it, Mr. Taylor."
"I offer forty thousand dollars for the farm. It may be worth considerably4 more than that; but, on the other hand, the wells may soon run dry. I have to take the chances."
"That seems a fair offer, Mr. Taylor," said Ben
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