"
Paul wrapped up the ring in a piece of paper, and deposited it in
his vest pocket. He waited till after dinner, and then went at
once to the necktie stand, where he made the proposal to George
Barry.
The young man shook his head.
"I'd like to oblige you, Paul," he said, "but I must have the
money. I have an offer of thirty-two dollars, cash, from another
party, and I must take up with it if I can't do any better. I'd
rather sell out to you, but you know I have to consult my own
interest."
"Of course, George, I can't complain of that."
"I think you will be able to borrow the money somewhere."
"Most of my friends are as poor as myself," said Paul. "Still, I
think I shall be able to raise the money. Only wait for me two
days."
"Yes, Paul, I'll wait that long. I'd like to sell out to you, if
only because you have helped me when I was sick. But for you all
that would have been lost time."
"Where there's a will there's a way, George," said Paul. "I'm
bound to buy your stand and I will raise the money somehow."
Paul bought a few papers, for he did not like to lose the
afternoon trade, and in an hour had sold them all off, realizing
a profit of twenty cents.
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