He's got half of it now."
"What did you tell him, then?"
"I put him off by telling him not to trouble himself--that I
would not foreclose the mortgage unless I had unexpected occasion
for the money."
"Yes, I see," said John, his face brightening at the anticipated
disaster to the Frosts. "You'll take care that there shall be
some sudden occasion."
"Yes," said the squire complacently. "I'll have a note come due,
which I had not thought about, or something of the kind."
"Oh, that'll be bully."
"Don't use such low words, John. I have repeatedly requested you
to be more careful about your language. By the way, your teacher
told me yesterday that you are not doing as well now as
formerly."
"Oh, he's an old muff. Besides, he's got a spite against me. I
should do a good deal better at another school."
"We'll see about that. But I suspect he's partly right."
"Well, how can a feller study when he knows the teacher is
determined to be down upon him?"
" 'Feller!' I am shocked at hearing you use that word.
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