Luke picked up the electric bill and folded it in half.

“A thousand a month barely covers the interest on eighty acres,” Luke said.

“It shows we’re serious,” I said.

“And it proves I have no intention of flipping the property.

You can’t flip a property you’re buying on a thirty-year land contract.”

Luke set the folded bill down and rubbed the back of his neck.

“He might take it as an insult,” Luke said.

“Offering him a monthly payment instead of a lump sum.”