Then may-happen a dry spring wold put me straight." "It ought to; you're not much behind," Peter agreed.

"Weel, you ken I'm generally willing to back my judgment, and noo it seems there's others think like me." "In a sense, the lease does not run out yet," Kit interposed.

"It has rather reached the half-term, because by our custom Railton is entitled to take it up again for an equal period if he and the landlord agree about the necessary adjustment.

Our leases really cover a double term." Hayes turned to him with an ironical smile.

"Do you know much about tenant law ?" he asked.
"No," said Kit, rather dryly.