He felt that his father had confidence in him, and that he
was in truth going to be his representative.
"A part of the money which I have in the bank," continued his
father, "has been saved up toward the payment of the mortgage on
the farm."
"When does it come due, father?"
"On the first of July of next year."
"But you won't be prepared to meet it at that time?"
"No, but undoubtedly Squire Haynes will be willing to renew it. I
always pay the interest promptly, and he knows it is secured by
the farm, and therefore a safe investment. By the way, I had
nearly forgotten to say that there will be some interest due on
the first of January. Of course, you are authorized to pay it
just as if you were myself."
"How much will it be?"
"Twenty-four dollars--that is, six months' interest at six per
cent. on eight hundred dollars."
"I wish the farm were free from encumbrance," said Frank.
"So do I; and if Providence favors me it shall be before many
years are past. But in farming one can't expect to lay by money
quite as fast as in some other employments.
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