"I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Johnson. I am a poor boy, and this
unexpected gift will help me to carry out some plans for the benefit of
my father, who is in an embarrassed condition."

"I advise you not to sell the land till you can sell at an advanced
price."

"I shall not do so. When the Northern Pacific is completed I am sure
lots will be much higher."

"To be sure. You are young and can wait. I am old, and I have no
particular desire to make money. I have enough to see me through."

When Andy started for New York he had the company of Seth Johnson. It
was agreed that the final arrangements for the transfer of the lots
should take place in Mr. Crawford's office.

They reached the city without adventure, and Andy, with his new friend,
reported at his employer's.

"I hope you are satisfied with what I have done, Mr. Crawford," said
Andy.

"Thoroughly so. You have made a good purchase. I shall pay you five
hundred dollars as an acknowledgment of the service you have rendered
me."

"But, Mr. Crawford, Mr. Johnson has already given me five lots."