On January 1, 20X6, Nichols Corporation issued 10-year bonds at par to unrelated parties. The bonds have a 10% stated rate, face value of $300,000, and pay interest every June 30 and December 31. On December 31, 20X9, Harn Corporation purchased all of Nichols' bonds in the open market at a $6,000 discount. Harn is Nichols' 80 percent owned subsidiary. Harn uses the effective interest method of amortization. The consolidated income statement for the year 20X9 should report with respect to the bonds:

I. interest expense of $30,000.

II. a gain of $6,000

a.	I and II
b.	II but not I
c.	Either I or II
d.	Neither I nor II