There he
found the farmer engaged in mending a hoe-handle, which had been
broken, by splicing it.
He unfolded his business. The farmer listened attentively to his
statement.
"You say the squire as much as told you that he would renew the
mortgage?"
"Yes."
"Well, I wouldn't trouble myself then; I've no doubt he'll do
it."
"He said, unless he should have some sudden occasion for the
money."
"All right. He is a prudent man, and don't want to bind himself.
That is all. You know the most unlikely things may happen; but I
don't believe the squire'll want the money. He's got plenty in
the bank."
"But if he should?"
"Then he'll wait, or take part. I suppose you can pay part."
"Yes, half."
"Then I guess there won't be any chance of anything going wrong."
"If there should," persisted Frank, "could you lend us four
hundred dollars to make up the amount?"
"I'd do it in a minute, Frank, but I hain't got the money by me.
What money I have got besides the farm is lent out in notes. Only
last week I let my brother-in-law have five hundred dollars, and
that leaves me pretty short.
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