Morton.
"Could you tell me positively?" he asked, still uneasy. "It is
only ten days now to the first of July, and that is little enough
to raise the money in."
"Don't trouble yourself," said the squire. "I said unless I had
sudden occasion for the money, because unforeseen circumstances
might arise. But as I have a considerable sum lying at the bank,
I don't anticipate anything of the kind."
"I suppose you will give me immediate notice, should it be
necessary. We can pay four hundred dollars now. So, if you
please, the new mortgage can be made out for half the present
amount."
"Very well," said the squire carelessly. "Just as you please as
to that. Still, as you have always paid my interest regularly, I
consider the investment a good one, and have no objection to the
whole remaining."
"Thank you, sir," said Frank, rising to go.
Frank took his hat, and, bowing to the squire, sought the front
door. His face wore a perplexed expression. He hardly knew what
to think about the interview he had just had.
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