Ah! if I could only make Cara understand this! She has been more considerate and wife-like of late; but I fear to say one word about the embarrassed state of my affairs, lest the sunshine of love be again darkened with clouds and storms." With such thoughts in his mind, Ellis fell asleep.
On the next morning, he repaired early to his place of business, in order to have time fully to digest his plan of operations for the day.
He had many doubts as to his ability to get through, but was resolute not to yield without a vigorous struggle.

Of the amount to be paid, only four hundred was for notes in bank.

The rest was on borrowed money account.

Fully an hour and a half was spent in drawing off certain accounts, and in determining the line of operations for the morning.

On receiving two hundred dollars for these accounts, Ellis thought he might with safety calculate; and a lad was sent out to see to their collection.