? ? ? ? It was the only journey the old man had ever made, and he would never forget it.
? ? ? ? "Uncle Cyrus," said Jefferson, "this is the young man who I thought might advance you money on a new mortgage. Suppose we invite him to go over the farm, and take a look at it so as to see what he thinks of the investment."
? ? ? ? "Sartain, Jefferson, sartain! I do hope Mr. Ropes you'll look favorable on the investment. It is Jefferson's idea, but it would be doin' me a great favor."
? ? ? ? "Mr. Pettigrew will explain the advantages of the farm as we go along," said Rodney.
? ? ? ? So they walked from field to field, Jefferson expatiating to his young friend upon the merits of the investment, Rodney asking questions now and then to carry out his part of the shrewd and careful boy capitalist.
? ? ? ? When they had made a tour of the farm Jefferson said: "Well, Rodney, what do you think of the investment?"
? ? ? ? "I am satisfied with it," answered Rodney. "Mr. Hooper, I will advance you the money on the conditions mentioned by my friend, Mr. Pettigrew."
? ? ? ? Tears of joy came into the eyes of Cyrus Hooper and his worn face showed relief.
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