Another ground of relief suggested itself to him.
Mr. Morton would probably be back on the 27th of June. Such, at
least, was his anticipation when he went away. There was reason
to believe that he would be both ready and willing to take up the
mortgage, if needful. This thought brought back Frank's
cheerfulness.
It was somewhat dashed by the following letter which he received
a day or two later from his absent friend. It was dated New York,
June 25, 1863. As will appear from its tenor, it prepared Frank
for a further delay in Mr. Morton's arrival.
"DEAR FRANK: I shall not be with you quite as soon as I intended.
I hope, however, to return a day or two afterward at latest. My
business is going on well, and I am assured of final success.
Will you ask your mother if she can accommodate an acquaintance
of mine for a day or two? I shall bring him with me from New
York, and shall feel indebted for the accommodation.
"Your true friend,
"HENRY MORTON.
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