Highest and best offer takes the deed today.

A ten percent nonrefundable deposit is due immediately at closing.”

The man from Grand Island stood in the front row.

He checked his watch and crossed his arms over his tailored coat.

“The current owner has authorized an absolute sale,” Denny said.

“There’s no reserve price today.

This property will change hands before we go home.”

The wind whipped across the yard, carrying the sharp smell of diesel exhaust and dry dirt.