Chapter 56
“And we have enough in the bank to pay cash for the truck,” Zeke said.
“Good,” she said. “I just don't want you to overdo it.”
Robbie had conked out during the conversation, so Mike picked him up and carried him to his room. Fortunately he was already wearing his winter pajamas. When Mike returned, he said, “He's down for the count.”
“That's for sure,” I said.
“George,” Zeke said, “how much do you think one of those little trailers will cost?”
“The kind that Steve and Roger use to haul their equipment around?”
“Yeah, that kind.”
“You can probably pick one up used for less than two thousand,” I said.
“There you go,” Mike said. “I see used riding mowers for sale all the time at reasonable prices, so your initial equipment outlay won't be huge.”
“As soon as school is out,” I said, “and you guys get settled in your summer jobs, we'll see if we can help you find some equipment for a reasonable amount.
“You'd better start saving your money now,” Mike said.