"
Frank was about to burst out with some indignant exclamation, but
his mother, checking him, said: "I think there is little chance
of our being able to pay you to-morrow. May I inquire what course
you propose to take?"
"It will be my painful duty to foreclose the mortgage."
"Squire Haynes," said Frank boldly, "haven't you intended to
foreclose the mortgage all along? Hadn't you decided about it
when I called upon you ten days ago?"
"What do you mean by your impertinence, sir?" demanded the
squire, giving vent to his anger.
"Just what I say. I believe you bear a grudge against my father,
and only put me off the other day in order to prevent my being
able to meet your demands to-morrow. What do you suppose we can
do in less than twenty-four hours?"
"Madam!" said the squire, purple with rage, "do you permit your
son to insult me in this manner?"
"I leave it to your conscience, Squire Haynes, whether his
charges are not deserved. I do not like to think ill of any man,
but your course is very suspicious.
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