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Show FOOT IN MOUTH '"Fine piece of land out here," said the lusty, shrewd-looking man as he got out of his car outside the farmer's house. "You're right there," replied the farmer, eagerly, "it's the best in the country." "Bit too high a figure for a poor man, I reckon?" asked the stranger. "It's worth every penny of $1500 an acre." answered the farmer, with an eye for business. "Were you thinking of buying and settling in these parts?" "Hardly," murmered the traveler, travel-er, making some notes in a book. "I'm the new tax assessor!" |