"
"Oh, well, my dear sir, your expenses are very light compared
to mine. I spend about ten dollars a day on an average."
"Jehu!" ejaculated the farmer. "Well, that is a pile. Do all
the men that travel for your firm get as much salary as you?"
"Oh, no; I am one of the principal salesmen, and am paid extra.
I am always successful, if I do say it myself, and the firm
know it, and pay me accordingly. They know that several other
firms are after me, and would get me away if they didn't pay me
my price."
"I suppose you know all about investments, being a business man?"
"Yes, I know a great deal about them," answered Mr. Coleman,
his eyes sparkling with pleasure at this evidence that his
companion had money. "If you have any money to invest, I shall
be very glad to advise you."
"Well, you see, I've just had a note for two hundred and fifty
dollars paid in by a neighbor who's been owin' it for two years,
and I thought I'd go up to Detroit and put it in the savings-bank."
"My good friend, the savings-bank pays but a small rate of interest.
I think I know a business man of Detroit who will take your money
and pay you ten per cent.
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