" Stone thought about that for a moment. “That might be a good use for some of your money, and you’ll probably make a profit on it when you leave Yale. How much is it?” “It would normally sell for around a million and a half, but they’re asking a million two, because of the recession. I’ll buy the place, and Peter and Hattie will split the monthly maintenance payments.” “Offer them a million, then settle for a million one,” Stone said. “Give them a check for ten "

― Stuart Woods , Son of Stone (Stone Barrington, #21)