AN OPTION ON SUMMIT CITY
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$20,000, tearfully realizing how much you were losing at that figure. Hating to hold the place, since it would always recall to me a sad little reverse for you, I am selling it immediately to Dr. Selwyn Gilchrist to be turned into a sanatorium. Regretfully,
"Bill.
"P. S.—Confidentially, and on my word of honor, the difference between buying and selling price by me is $10,000. Nice, tidy little sum, eh, Trixie? Thanks for the opportunity."